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Written question asked by Neil Hudson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 13 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Friday, 13 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Animal and Plant Health Agency: Weybridge

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what information his Department holds on when the full redevelopment of the Animal and Plant Health Agency headquarters in Weybridge will be completed.

Answer

Defra is making good progress with the redevelopment of the APHA Weybridge site. Planning consent is in place, construction of interim science facilities is underway, work is proceeding on the design of the main National Biosecurity Centre and with the appointment of construction partners. The main construction works are expected to begin in 2027, be completed by 2032 with licensing and commission complete by 2034.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
58741
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Construction Animal and Plant Health Agency Weybridge
Link
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