Debates between Ben Goldsborough and Steve Reed during the 2024 Parliament

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Debate between Ben Goldsborough and Steve Reed
Thursday 12th September 2024

(2 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ben Goldsborough Portrait Ben Goldsborough (South Norfolk) (Lab)
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The bluetongue outbreak in Haddiscoe is seriously concerning, and it is crucial that the Animal and Plant Health Agency is provided with sufficient resources to conduct testing swiftly. Will my right hon. Friend meet me to discuss this urgent matter?

Steve Reed Portrait Steve Reed
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I am happy to ensure that the relevant Minister meets my hon. Friend to discuss the issue. However, the APHA and other authorities are doing a good job right now of containing a very worrying incident of bluetongue.