1st Report - Paws for concern: pets, parasites and pollution
- HC No.
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- Published
- 5 Aug 2026
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Select Committee · Environment and Climate Change Committee
Pet Parasite Medication
Status: Open
Opened: 24 Apr 2026
1 report
Inquiry scope
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 for pets and pet owners of alternative medications or application practices.Reports
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Abigail Seager · Chief Executive Officer, Veterinary Medicines Directorate | Defra | 1 |
| Dr Donal Murphy · Deputy CEO and Head of International and Regulatory Affairs | 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, Pharmaceuticals Team | 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 |