Written question asked by Lord Eames (Crossbench) on Friday, 21 November 2014, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 5 December 2014. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 December 2014 on behalf of the Department of Health.
West Africa: Ebola
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have had any discussions with the public health authorities in the Republic of Ireland regarding co-operation with health authorities in the United Kingdom on any threat to either jurisdiction by incoming passengers from areas where ebola is widespread at present; and if not, why not.
- Answer
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Jane Ellison, Parliamentary under Secretary of State for Public Health, had a discussion with Leo Varadkar, the Irish Health Minister, on 30 October where they discussed a number of issues around Ebola. In addition, Dr John Watson, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, had a general discussion on Ebola with his Irish counterparts on 11 November.
In addition, there are ongoing discussions at European Union level between officials in which both the Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom representatives participate.
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- HL3058
- Session
- 2014-15
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Disease control Passengers Republic of Ireland West Africa Ebola
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