Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the UK biological security strategy published on 12 June 2023, when he expects a dedicated Minister for the UK Biological Security Strategy to be appointed.

The Biological Security Strategy was published in June 2023 confirming that the Deputy Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster had been established as lead minister for the Strategy. The Deputy Prime Minister was also committed to make an annual statement to Parliament on progress implementing the Strategy, which will take place next year.