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Written question asked by John Glen (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 November 2025 (named day). It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 November 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Alpacas: Bluetongue Disease

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 4th November 2025 to question 84180 on Alpacas: Bluetongue Disease, what restrictions there are on the export of alpacas to (a) Ireland and (b) mainland Europe as a result of the Bluetongue virus.

Answer

As Great Britain is currently not recognised as bluetongue disease-free, the export of all susceptible live animals, including alpacas, to EU and EFTA countries is suspended.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
87719
Session
2024-26
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Subjects
EU countries Exports Disease control Alpacas Bluetongue disease
Link
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