Written question asked by Aphra Brandreth (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Monday, 22 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Veterinary Services: Reform
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when the response to the consultation on the reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 will be published.
- Answer
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Defra’s consultation on reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 ran from 28 January to 25 March 2026 and received over 6,000 responses. Additionally, on 24 March 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its final report on its market investigation into veterinary services for household pets.
Given the volume of consultation responses and the need to consider these alongside the CMA’s recommendations, this Government will publish its response later this summer: Reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 - GOV.UK.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 11049
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Reform Veterinary services
- Legislation
- Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
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- 2026-06-22 18:05:16 +0100
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