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Written question asked by John Howell (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 December 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 December 2021 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Tuesday, 14 December 2021. A substantive answer was provided by Maggie Throup (Conservative) on Monday, 20 December 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Coronavirus Certificates

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the covid-19 restrictions on certification announced on 8 December 2021, what advice he plans to give to people who were vaccinated against covid-19 in Scotland and cannot display their vaccine status on the NHS England App.

Answer

Interoperable digital and non-digital solutions are now available in each nation of the United Kingdom. The service an individual accesses depends on where their general practitioner (GP) is registered.

Before an NHS COVID Pass can be issued, both vaccine doses must be recorded. NHS Digital has established live bi-directional data flows between England and Scotland which updates the GP record and NHS COVID Pass status. Therefore, those vaccinated in England, but registered with a GP in Scotland, can access the certification services provided in Scotland and vice versa, as well as being able to demonstrate their vaccination status anywhere in the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
90387
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Software NHS Scotland Coronavirus certificates
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk