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Written question asked by Jonathan Ashworth (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 November 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 26 November 2021. It was answered by Maggie Throup (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 December 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Coronavirus: Screening

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of effect of the change in uptake of free lateral flow tests in England since the introduction of collect codes to pick up tests from pharmacies.

Answer

We are monitoring the impact of this change with a view to making an assessment in the new year, allowing us to take into account the impact of the Omicron variant.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
81005
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Pharmacy Screening Coronavirus
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk