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Written question asked by Perran Moon (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Thursday, 2 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Veterinary Services: Insecticides

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the decision to exclude POM-V medicines from its call for evidence on levels of chemicals from flea and tick treatments in waterways.

Answer

The Call for Evidence sought data on the environmental impacts of all flea and tick products containing fipronil or imidacloprid, including those with a distribution category of POM-V. Anybody was able to contribute evidence, with the aim of understanding how restricting the supply route for these products might impact pet owners, animal health and welfare, environmental outcomes, businesses, and the wider sector.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14184
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Pollution Rivers Veterinary services Insecticides
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk