Written question asked by Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 May 2026 (named day). It was answered by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Thursday, 21 May 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Meningitis: Vaccination
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps are he is taking to procure meningococcal B vaccines.
- Answer
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is engaged in procurement activity to maintain sufficient stockpiles of meningococcal B vaccines to support the United Kingdom’s future routine immunisation programmes. This procurement process is in its final stages and is expected to conclude in the coming weeks. If a contract is awarded, a notice will be published in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.
UKHSA has an existing contract for meningococcal B vaccines, with sufficient stock available to maintain the current immunisation programme and to meet any additional needs resulting from recent outbreaks.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 2594
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Procurement Meningitis Vaccination
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- 2026-05-21 17:43:25 +0100
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