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Written question asked by Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Monday, 7 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Bluetongue Virus: Disease Control

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent consideration her Department has given to the location of livestock markets and farms when determining exclusion zones for Blue Tongue Virus.

Answer

The Secretary of State has not held discussions with businesses on this matter. However, officials in the Department engage regularly with relevant businesses and stakeholders. I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 29 June 2026, PQ UIN 12485.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25128
Session
2026-27
Related items
Gluten-free Foods: Prices
Monday, 29 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Farms Disease control Livestock Markets Bluetongue disease
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk