Debates between Steve Reed and Ben Goldsborough during the 2024 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

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

(3 months, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
Read Full debate Read Hansard Text Read Debate Ministerial Extracts
Ben Goldsborough Portrait Ben Goldsborough (South Norfolk) (Lab)
- View Speech - Hansard - - - Excerpts

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
- View Speech - Hansard - -

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.