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Vets strike set to disrupt Ulster trade

[ October 26, 2023   //   ]

Logistics UK is warning that planned industrial action by Northern Ireland vets and meat inspectors next week could be highly disruptive to businesses and consumers. Employees of the Veterinary Service Animal Health Group, who carry out checks on live animals and food products are due to start five days of industrial action on Monday, 30 October.

Head of trade and devolved policy, Nichola Mallon, said: “Supply chains are complex. They cannot be turned on and off like a tap. Given the volume of food moving from GB to NI via the red lane, next week’s planned industrial action by NI vets and meat inspectors could be highly disruptive to businesses and consumers.

“It is essential that negotiations continue and every effort is made locally and by the UK Government to put in place contingency arrangements that minimise the impact on NI businesses and consumers.”

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