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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 7 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 September 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Thursday, 10 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Pet Travel Scheme: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many people used the Northern Ireland Pet Travel Scheme in the twelve months between June 2025 and 2026.

Answer

Users of the Northern Ireland Pet Travel Scheme made 15,141 journeys from Great Britain to Northern Ireland using a Pet Travel Document, covering 11,690 individual pets, from 4 June 2025 (the date the Scheme launched) to 3 June 2026.

The Scheme removes the need for health treatments or animal health certificates for those travelling from Great Britain to Northern Ireland with their pet or assistance dog.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
27407
Session
2026-27
Related items
Pet Travel Scheme: Northern Ireland
Friday, 11 September 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Northern Ireland Pet travel scheme
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk