Written question asked by David Warburton (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 14 April 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 April 2023. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Monday, 24 April 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Disease Control: International Cooperation
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to hold discussions with relevant stakeholders on the development of a World Health Organisation pandemic treaty.
- Answer
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The UK supports a new legally-binding instrument as part of a cooperative and comprehensive approach to pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. Non-state actors are an important part of the solution to strengthening the global health architecture and protecting countries from health threats. The UK continues to engage with a broad range of stakeholders on the instrument and its negotiation process, including academics, civil society, trade associations and other non-state actors.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 180563
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Disease control International cooperation Treaties World Health Organization
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- 2023-04-24 13:02:49 +0100
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