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Written question asked by Julian Sturdy (Conservative) on Friday, 18 February 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 February 2022. It was answered by Maggie Throup (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 February 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Coronavirus: Screening

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how long his Department plans to continue to provide free lateral flow covid-19 tests to the general public via post and community distribution sites.

Answer

From 1 April 2022, free access to lateral flow device tests in England will end, from both GOV.UK and pharmacies. From April, we expect that a private market will develop, allowing people who wish to continue testing to do so.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125145
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Screening Coronavirus
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk