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Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill

During the Bill Committee, we heard that one of the potential benefits of these innovations was a possible reduction in the

overuse of antibiotics on farms, because we would be able to breed things that are more resistant to disease. Although I welcome that, does my hon. Friend share my concern about the comments on antibiotics made by the new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the right hon. Member for Suffolk Coastal (Dr Coffey), when she was briefly Health Secretary? Is he concerned about her seemingly relaxed attitude towards these entering the food chain and the impact on public health?

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
721 c676 
Session
2022-23
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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