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Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative) on Monday, 8 February 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 February 2010. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Monday, 22 February 2010 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment has been made of the likely effects on the operational response to a public health incident of the transfer of the Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response from Porton Down to Terlings Park during the transfer period.
Answer

The business case for redevelopment or relocation of the Health Protection Agency's (HPA's) facilities at Porton Down will be considered by the Department when it is received. Any impact on the HPA's ability to respond to an emergency at any time during the proposed project will be part of the consideration.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
506 c117W; 316907
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Health Protection Agency
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk