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Written question asked by Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 January 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 29 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Avian Influenza: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on measures to control the spread of avian influenza in Northern Ireland.

Answer

Each of the three devolved Governments, along with the UK Government, is an integral part of the decision-making process for avian influenza control. They are core members of the regular chief veterinary officer strategic stocktakes and they also sit on the Animal Disease Policy Group (a UK-wide policy decision making group).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
107188
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Northern Ireland Avian influenza
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk