Therese met representatives from the Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority, including Leader of the Council, Cllr Steve Gallant, at the Port of Felixstowe recently. They play a hugely important role in protecting public health by ensuring food and animal products are imported safely.
Therese said: "As the constituency MP as well as Environment Secretary, I’m conscious of the need to ensure they have the resources to ensure the smooth flow of import/exports. DEFRA has previously provided funding for preventative screening checks for African Swine Fever for example, related to a recent case to stop the import of smuggled meats. I will continue to work with the Authority to help protect public health."
