To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what consultation his Department has conducted with stakeholders in regard to sheep scab disease control.

My officials keep the control of the disease under review in partnership with industry, stakeholders, affected flock keepers and through cooperation with our colleagues in Great Britain (GB) and the Republic of Ireland (RoI). In addition, they have also been engaging with the local industry-led initiative, the NI Sheep Scab Control and Eradication Group. My officials will continue to consult with all relevant stakeholders to help establish a way forward for detecting, further preventing and eradicating sheep scab in NI.