Written question asked by Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Pesticides and Veterinary Medicine
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he will ban the use in veterinary medicine of any active pesticide substance deemed too harmful for use on crops.
- Answer
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This Government does not currently plan to introduce a blanket ban on veterinary use of active substances restricted in crop protection.
Veterinary medicines and pesticides are regulated under distinct frameworks, reflecting differences in use, exposure and risk.
All veterinary medicines are subject to a robust, science‑based benefit–risk assessment by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate and authorised only where benefits outweigh risks, including to the environment.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 2575
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Pesticides Veterinary medicine
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- 2026-05-27 16:40:14 +0100
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