The EU Commission informed us of their decision to grant the UK ‘part 2 listed’ status late last year. The Government immediately issued comprehensive guidance through GOV.UK in December 2020 to support pet owners who wish to take their pet or assistance dog to the EU or Northern Ireland. This was supported by a social media campaign. We continue to work closely with private veterinarians, carriers (including ferry companies), and assistance dog charities to communicate the new rules for pet travel as widely and effectively as possible. Surveys carried out on behalf of the Government suggest that there are good levels of public engagement with our guidance. The latest survey (May 2021) suggests that a very high proportion of those who plan to take their pets to the EU are aware that they need to prepare at least one month before travelling. We created and published additional communications products in mid-July 2021 to ensure that potential travellers continue to be aware of the new pet travel rules before they travel. We continue to communicate the new requirements. This Government will continue to work with carriers, vets and officials in individual EU Member States, to minimise the number of pets that are non-compliant with the pet travel rules. We will work with key stakeholders to amplify our pet travel guidance on an ongoing basis. To prevent travellers with pets being turned away upon landing in the EU, some carriers carry out pre-boarding checks. Additionally, we have put in place measures that enable pets which are refused entry into EU Member States to return to Great Britain without the need for quarantine, under specific circumstances for a limited time.