Written question asked by Lord Empey (Ulster Unionist Party) on Thursday, 24 September 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 October 2020. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 December 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Coronavirus: Screening
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have held discussions with private sector providers about the delivery of plans for same day mass testing for COVID-19 in England; and, if so, who these providers are.
- Answer
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The Government is committed to rapid and accessible testing. We are working with private sector and are increasing our testing capacity, both through current swab testing and new, rapid lateral flow tests to cut the spread of COVID-19 nationwide. Where contracts with commercial partners have been finalised the Department publishes contract award notices online at GOV.UK Contract Finder service.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL8446
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- Screening Coronavirus
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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