81800 (2024). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister for Biosecurity

81800 (2024). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister for Biosecurity: If further budget cuts or staff reductions are being considered, how does the Minister plan to maintain the effectiveness of MPI and Biosecurity New Zealand in managing high-risk incursions such as H5N1, which pose significant threats to New Zealand’s agricultural industry?

Hon Andrew Hoggard: I refer the member to WPQ 81835 (2024).