Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 16571

Food: Research

Tabled: 27 November 2024
Answered: 5 December 2024

Question

Dr Ben Spencer

ConservativeRunnymede and Weybridge

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with the Economic and Social Research Council on research into food biosecurity since July 2024.

Answer

Feryal Clark
The Government recognises the importance of food biosecurity. It is critical in helping prevent the spread of disease-causing agents and protecting the safety of food, animals, and humans. The Department engages regularly with UK Research and Innovation (...

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