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Food: Research

Commons · Question 16567 · Tabled 27 Nov 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 5 Dec 2024

Question

Asked by Ben Spencer

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

Answer

Answered by Feryal Clark, 5 Dec 2024

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 Advanced Research & Invention Agency’s (ARIA) Synthetic Pl...