5173 (2024). Lan Pham to the Minister for Biosecurity

Written Question

Published date: 22 Apr 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5173 (2024)
Question asked:	08 Apr 2024
Member asking:	Lan Pham
Portfolio:	Minister for Biosecurity
Minister replying:	Hon Andrew Hoggard
Answer received:	16 Apr 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05173_2024
Document guid:	3f941686-628c-4e38-b354-afae080089f6

5173 (2024). Lan Pham to the Minister for Biosecurity: Is the Minister concerned about Biosecurity New Zealand's ability to respond to potential future biosecurity incursions, such as Avian Flu, due to proposed staffing cuts?

Hon Andrew Hoggard: MPI is committed to the avian flu response. MPI is not proposing any reductions to frontline services and statutory roles, such as veterinarians, animal welfare, fishery and food compliance officers, or biosecurity teams at the border. MPI is currently consulting with staff and no final decisions have been made.