Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of covid-19 restrictions on access to veterinary services.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published surveys about the impact of the restrictions. These show there was an initial impact on veterinary practices. They have, however, since been able to adapt and are now able to work nearer to full capacity. Changes include the introduction of procedures to protect the safety of staff and customers.