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Written question asked by Andrew Gwynne (Labour) on Thursday, 3 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 November 2022 (named day). It was answered by Neil O'Brien (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 November 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


UK Health Security Agency: Vaccine Taskforce

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of moving the Vaccine Taskforce into the UK Health Security Agency; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

On 1 October 2022, the core functions of the Vaccine Taskforce (VTF) merged with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Office for Life Sciences. The VTF’s vaccine supply responsibilities have moved to the UKHSA to establish a permanent function and staff have transferred to form a new directorate. This allows for the retention of the VTF’s innovative approaches, skills and operating models.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
78650
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Vaccine Taskforce UK Health Security Agency
Link
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