Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, for what reason the new biosecurity centre in Harlow will not be operational until 2038.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) will finalise the design of the Harlow site before construction begins, with phased occupation of the facility starting in the mid-2030s. A period of dual running with existing sites will ensure a safe and effective transition of operations. UKHSA will maintain operations at Colindale and Porton Down until Harlow is fully validated and operational in 2038.