Debate contribution: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute: Whistle-blower Allegations

Debate contribution by Mr Timothy Gaston on 9 March 2026.

MLA: Mr Timothy Gaston
Party at the time: Traditional Unionist Voice
Date: 9 March 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute: Whistle-blower Allegations
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5453459

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I recognise that it was discussed at the Committee last week, but what we are seeing today is an 11-month gap in your timeline, which means that there are further questions to answer. Minister, I wrote to you last week requesting a visit to the AFBI farm, accompanied by Dougie Beattie, at a time convenient to you. I hope that you will take us up on that. Will you apologise to Dougie Beattie and GB News in the Chamber today, or will you wait until you meet us in person to do so?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2144/22-27.

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