Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 21 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 October 2019. It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Monday, 28 October 2019 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Human Papillomavirus: Northern Ireland
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in Northern Ireland on the introduction of HPV Primary Screening in Northern Ireland.
- Answer
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The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has not had any direct discussion with the Department of Health in Northern Ireland on the introduction of human papillomavirus (HPV) primary screening in this jurisdiction.
The Northern Ireland Screening Committee has agreed a programme of work to be led by the Northern Ireland Public Health Agency during 2019/20 to inform the development of a policy paper on introducing HPV testing in Northern Ireland cervical screening for consideration by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland in 2020.
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- 2728
- Session
- 2019-19
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Northern Ireland Screening Human papillomavirus
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