Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Matt Hancock (Independent (affiliation)). It was answered by Leo Docherty (Conservative) on Monday, 20 May 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Biosecurity Threats
- Question
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What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help detect biosecurity threats.
- Answer
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Defence remains committed to detecting biological threats. We continue to work closely with the Cabinet Office on this matter and are the lead Department for the “detect” pillar of the biological security strategy. We have prioritised funding to create the UK Microbial Forensics Consortium, which will strengthen our ability to detect biosecurity threats, now and into the future.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 902896
- 750 c619
- Session
- 2023-24
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Disease control
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- 2024-05-21 14:14:23 +0100
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