Written question asked by Justin Madders (Labour) on Thursday, 6 January 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 January 2022 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Tuesday, 11 January 2022. A substantive answer was provided by Maggie Throup (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 March 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Coronavirus: Screening
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with relevant stakeholders on introducing charges for lateral flow tests for non-essential workers.
- Answer
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From 1 April 2022, free universal access to symptomatic and asymptomatic lateral flow device testing for the general public in England will end. We will continue to provide free testing to a number of at risk groups. Further information on eligible groups will be available in due course.
Following discussions with a range of potential retailers, we expect that a private market will develop, allowing people who wish to continue testing to do so.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 98974
- Session
- 2021-22
- Subjects
- Fees and charges Screening Coronavirus
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- 2022-03-16 17:31:34 +0000
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