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Written question asked by Julie Hilling (Labour) on Thursday, 19 March 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 March 2015 (named day). It was answered by Jane Ellison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 March 2015 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Meningitis: Vaccination

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to the Answer of 5 February 2015 to the hon. Member for Pudsey to Question 222863, by what date he plans for the negotiations about the supply of meningococcal B vaccine to be concluded.

Answer

We are continuing to meet with the manufacturer working to reach a positive conclusion to the negotiations for supply of the meningococcal B vaccine, Bexsero® at a cost-effective price, as recommended by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation. We aim to conclude these negotiations as soon as possible.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
228326
Session
2014-15
Related items
Meningitis: Vaccination
Thursday, 5 February 2015
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Vaccination Meningitis
Link
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