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Written question asked by Neale Hanvey on Friday, 15 October 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 October 2021 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Wednesday, 20 October 2021. A substantive answer was provided by Maggie Throup (Conservative) on Monday, 25 October 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Coronavirus: Testing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how the cost of day two and day eight NHS covid-19 test packages used during the covid-19 outbreak was formulated.

Answer

The cost of the testing packages was formulated to ensure public sector pricing was at the approximate mid-point of the private sector market. Since the requirements were introduced for international travel testing, the costs have fallen significantly. We have now made tests available around the market mid-point to ensure testing is available at an appropriate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
56550
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Fees and charges Testing Coronavirus
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk