Question follow-through · 7895

Cattle: Pest Control

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Environment, Agricultural and Rural Affairs Minister on steps to prevent screw worm infection of cattle herd.

answeredDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Tabled
8 Jun 2026
Target answer date
11 Jun 2026
Answer
22 Jun 2026 · 14 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 8 Jun 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Environment, Agricultural and Rural Affairs Minister on steps to prevent screw worm infection of cattle herd.

  2. 11 Jun 2026

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  3. 22 Jun 2026

    Answer published

    No discussions have taken place at Ministerial level, however Defra and DAERA officials work closely together on a range of biosecurity issues as necessary.

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