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Food: Research

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

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Answering body: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Tabled: 27 Nov 2024
Target answer date: 29 Nov 2024
Answer: 5 Dec 2024 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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27 Nov 2024
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council on research into food biosecurity since July 2024.
29 Nov 2024
Target answer date
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5 Dec 2024
Answer published
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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