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Written question asked by Jacob Young (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 December 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 December 2021. It was answered by Maggie Throup (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 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 steps his Department is taking to increase the supply of lateral flow tests for use by close contacts of positive covid-19 cases.

Answer

There is no shortage of lateral flow tests and we continue to procure enough stock to meet ongoing demand through national and local delivery channels. We are also ensuring that lateral flow device tests can be delivered to homes, collected from local pharmacies and some community sites.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
93073
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Screening Coronavirus
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk