Select Committee · Environment and Climate Change Committee
Pet Parasite Medication
Status: Open
Opened: 24 Apr 2026
This short inquiry will consider pet parasite medication (PPM), with a focus on treatments containing pesticides of concern such as fipronil and imidacloprid. The inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways, and the impact of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications … Show more
Oral evidence sessions
| Date | Witnesses | |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2026 | Abigail Seager · Defra, Dr Robert Bradburne · Environment Agency, Francine Fernandez · Veterinary Medicines Directorate, The Baroness Hayman of Ullock · Defra | View ↗ |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Dr Donal Murphy · National Office of Animal Health (NOAH), Dr Ian Wright · European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP), Dr Jacqui Skelly MRCVS · Elanco | View ↗ |
| 10 Jun 2026 | Dr Elizabeth Mullineaux · British Veterinary Association (BVA), Dr Martin Whitehead · Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital, Dr Rose Perkins · Grantham Institute | View ↗ |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Matthew Shardlow, Professor Alistair Boxall · University of York, Professor Guy Woodward · Imperial College London | View ↗ |
Who gave evidence
| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Abigail Seager · Chief Executive Officer, Veterinary Medicines Dir… | Defra | 1 |
| Dr Donal Murphy · Deputy CEO and Head of International and Regulato… | National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) | 1 |
| Dr Elizabeth Mullineaux · Senior Vice President | British Veterinary Association (BVA) | 1 |
| Dr Ian Wright · Chairman and Director | European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP) | 1 |
| Dr Jacqui Skelly MRCVS · Head of Veterinary Technical Services | Elanco | 1 |
| Dr Martin Whitehead · Senior Veterinary Surgeon | Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital | 1 |
| Dr Robert Bradburne · Chief Scientist | Environment Agency | 1 |
| Dr Rose Perkins · Veterinary Surgeon and Visiting Fellow | Grantham Institute | 1 |
| Francine Fernandez · Senior Environmental Safety Assessor, Pharmaceuti… | Veterinary Medicines Directorate | 1 |
| Matthew Shardlow | — | 1 |
| Professor Alistair Boxall · Professor in Environmental Science | University of York | 1 |
| Professor Guy Woodward · Professor of Ecology | Imperial College London | 1 |
| The Baroness Hayman of Ullock · Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State | Defra | 1 |