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Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru) on Thursday, 18 June 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2020. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 October 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Coronavirus: Wales

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to publish any correspondence with the Welsh Government relating to the cancellation by Roche Diagnostics of orders for supplies relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Answer

The response to COVID-19 is a national effort and we are committed to working closely with the devolved administrations to align and coordinate testing efforts, where possible. This includes ensuring Wales receives its fair share of proprietary test kits.

We do not recognise the claim that there were any cancellations of orders placed with Roche by the Welsh Government. The arrangement with Roche was designed as a whole United Kingdom approach, and individual orders from devolved administrations would not be accepted on this basis.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5956
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Correspondence NHS Medical equipment Wales Roche Coronavirus
Link
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