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Written question asked by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 April 2026. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


NHS: Drugs and Medical Equipment

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to secure supplies of medicines, medical devices and medical consumables in the case of war or pandemic; and whether those steps include building and maintaining strategic reserves of those supplies.

Answer

It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL16422
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Armed conflict Diseases Drugs NHS Supply chains Medical equipment
Link
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