• The debate on UK Biosecurity was put forth by Lord Trees, whose opening statement highlighted the driving force of climate change in the rise of Infectious Diseases across the globe.

• The following diseases are projected to rise due to increasing bacterial growth with rising climatic temperatures:

1. Dengue.

2. Lyme disease.

3. Chikungunya.

4. West Nile virus.

• The house also discussed two other trends that are estimated to rise with climate change:

1. Aging population.

2. Antimicrobial resistance.

• The briefing also covers the government's 'Biological Security Strategy' (June 2023), which acts as an overarching framework for reducing biological dangers and other area-specific policies.

• The government also pointed out that restrictions on imports are an integral part of the UK's biosecurity strategy.

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