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What assessment he has made of the prevalence of swine influenza A viruses in pigs.
What assessment he has made of the prevalence of swine influenza A viruses in pigs.
Swine influenza is endemic in the UK pig population, generally causing mild disease.
Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) are providing specialist veterinary and scientific support to the UK Health Security Agency incident response.
APHA provides free testing for swine influenza in pigs to detect new and emerging strains.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent progress he has made on investigation of the human case of influenza A(H1N2)v.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent progress he has made on investigation of the human case of influenza A(H1N2)v.
Since the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) identified a confirmed case of influenza A(H1N2)v, surveillance has been increased in parts of Northern Yorkshire, including expanding monitoring programmes in primary care and hospitals.
UKHSA and partner organisations are tracing contacts of the case and are offering testing. The source of their infection has not yet been ascertained. The individual concerned experienced a mild illness and has fully recovered.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to help prevent the spread of the new swine flu strain in humans.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to help prevent the spread of the new swine flu strain in humans.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is monitoring the situation closely and is taking steps to increase surveillance within existing programmes involving general practice surgeries and hospitals in parts of North Yorkshire. UKHSA and partner organisations are tracing contacts of the case in Yorkshire and offering testing and encouraging anyone who is contacted to take a test.
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to prevent the spread of the H5N1 virus.
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to prevent the spread of the H5N1 virus.
Defra’s approach to avian influenza disease control considers the latest scientific and ornithological evidence and veterinary advice and is set out in the Notifiable Avian Disease Control Strategy for Great Britain, supported by the Mitigation Strategy for Avian Influenza in Wild Birds in England and Wales. Current policy reflects our experience of responding to past outbreaks of exotic animal disease and is in line with international standards of best practice for disease control. In summary swift and humane culling of poultry and other captive birds on infected premises, coupled with rigorous biosecurity, are used to prevent the amplification of avian influenza and minimise the risk of disease spread from infected premises
In addition, to help stop the spread of avian influenza, Avian Influenza Prevention Zones (AIPZs) are in force across the UK. Mandatory housing measures are also in force as an additional requirement of the AIPZs in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For areas where an AIPZ is in force it is a legal requirement for all bird keepers (whether they have pet birds, commercial flocks or just a few birds in a backyard flock) to follow strict biosecurity measures to limit the spread of and eradicate the disease, including where mandatory housing measures are a requirement of an AIPZ in force, to keep their birds housed. The enhanced AIPZ biosecurity measures, mandatory housing measures, in addition to a prohibition on poultry gatherings, have been vital in preventing spread and protecting flocks across the country from avian influenza.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will take steps to co-operate with the devolved Administrations to ensure the swine flu G4 vaccine programme is UK wide.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will take steps to co-operate with the devolved Administrations to ensure the swine flu G4 vaccine programme is UK wide.
We continually assess significant threats that the United Kingdom and its citizens could face, including natural hazard risks such as a pandemic influenza. When novel strains of influenza are identified, Public Health England works with expert advisory groups and clinical specialists across the UK to assess the risk posed to the UK, and UK population. There is currently no evidence of effective human-to-human transmission of G4 EA H1N1 influenza.
Should the advice change, the UK has robust plans and processes in place to respond to, and mitigate the impact of, a future influenza pandemic. These plans are based on a ‘defence in depth’ strategy to minimise spread of infection and treat individual cases, which includes arrangements to secure access to a vaccine.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the level of risk to the UK of the G4 EA H1N1 virus.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the level of risk to the UK of the G4 EA H1N1 virus.
We continually assess the most significant threats that the United Kingdom and its citizens could face, including natural hazard risks such as a pandemic influenza.
In line with our standard practice, Public Health England is undertaking a risk assessment of the G4 influenza virus and we will take any appropriate action based on robust scientific and clinical advice.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the threat to the UK of the G4 EA H1N1 virus; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the threat to the UK of the G4 EA H1N1 virus; and if he will make a statement.
We continually assess the most significant threats that the United Kingdom and its citizens could face, including natural hazard risks such as a pandemic influenza.
The Government continues to review and improve surveillance for potentially zoonotic and new and emerging infections, with early detection through horizon scanning and epidemic intelligence activities, research, and continually improving diagnostic techniques for the identification of zoonotic pathogens.
In line with our standard practice, Public Health England is undertaking a risk assessment of the G4 influenza virus and we will take any appropriate action based on robust scientific and clinical advice.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what measures that were recommended following the Swine flu pandemic in 2009 relating to future pandemics were subsequently implemented in the UK.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what measures that were recommended following the Swine flu pandemic in 2009 relating to future pandemics were subsequently implemented in the UK.
The United Kingdom Government commissioned a publicly available, independent review of the 2009 pandemic response chaired by Dame Deirdre Hine, reflecting on what aspects of the response worked well and what would have had to change in the event of a more severe pandemic. The report of this review made 28 recommendations to the Government on how the response to a future influenza pandemic might be strengthened.
These recommendations, along with robust clinical, scientific and operational advice, were considered and reflected in The UK Pandemic Preparedness Strategy 2011. This Strategy sets out how the UK will treat individual cases of influenza and minimise the spread of infection in the event of a future pandemic.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how his Department’s advice for covid-19 and the 2009 H1N1 swine flu outbreak differs.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how his Department’s advice for covid-19 and the 2009 H1N1 swine flu outbreak differs.
Initial symptoms of H1N1 swine flu and COVID-19 are very similar, so laboratory tests are required to confirm the nature of the disease.
The advice to protect against H1N1 swine flu is to get vaccinated as there is a suitable vaccination available on the market. While United Kingdom scientists have started testing a new vaccine for COVID-19, to date, there is no specific medicine recommended to prevent or treat it. People are advised to follow guidance set out at the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps her Department is taking to respond to reports of swine flu in Yemen.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps her Department is taking to respond to reports of swine flu in Yemen.
The UK works closely with the UN and partners operating in Yemen to track the presence and spread of communicable diseases. Based on the available information, there is no clear evidence of an increase in cases of swine flu in Yemen.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what discussions his Department has had with clinical bodies on the administration of the anti-flu vaccine by high street pharmacists.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what discussions his Department has had with clinical bodies on the administration of the anti-flu vaccine by high street pharmacists.
NHS England is responsible for the commissioning of flu vaccination delivery, including by community pharmacies. As part of the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework, the terms of delivery through pharmacies is subject to discussions between NHS England and the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee.
NHS England has not had any recent discussions with clinical bodies about the commissioning of this service.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how much his Department spent on legal fees in all stages of legal proceedings related to Pandemrix.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how much his Department spent on legal fees in all stages of legal proceedings related to Pandemrix.
The Department has spent £33,255.39 on legal fees in all stages of legal proceedings related to Pandemrix. This figure represents the costs of external Counsel and services provided by the Government Legal Department’s Litigation team. In addition, the Department has received support from the Government Legal Department’s Advisory team but this was provided as part of a broader fee arrangement and it is therefore not possible to separately identify the fee element relating to any particular case or group of cases.
I beg to move,
That this House has considered compensation and the Pandemrix vaccine.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Ryan, on the occasion of my first Westminster Hall debate. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool, West Derby (Stephen Twigg) for his extensive work on...
I beg to move,
That this House has considered compensation and the Pandemrix vaccine.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Ryan, on the occasion of my first Westminster Hall debate. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool, West Derby (Stephen Twigg) for his extensive work on...
I congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this important debate. My constituent Ben Foy suffers from narcolepsy and cataplexy caused by the Pandemrix vaccine. I raised his case in the House in 2014, 2015 and 2016, and I now do so in 2017. The Department for Work and Pensions accepts...
I congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this important debate. My constituent Ben Foy suffers from narcolepsy and cataplexy caused by the Pandemrix vaccine. I raised his case in the House in 2014, 2015 and 2016, and I now do so in 2017. The Department for Work and Pensions accepts...
I will come on to that point, but I totally and utterly agree. As the hon. Gentleman will know, the Government’s foot-dragging is causing unacceptable and upsetting suffering and distress for the families involved.
Although I acknowledge the difficult balancing act involved in weighing the risk of a pandemic against the...
I will come on to that point, but I totally and utterly agree. As the hon. Gentleman will know, the Government’s foot-dragging is causing unacceptable and upsetting suffering and distress for the families involved.
Although I acknowledge the difficult balancing act involved in weighing the risk of a pandemic against the...
I congratulate the hon. Lady on bringing forward this important case. The Court of Appeal has ruled very clearly on this matter and issued a telling judgment that opens the door to people who have suffered as a result of this so-called vaccine. I believe that its decision enables those...
I congratulate the hon. Lady on bringing forward this important case. The Court of Appeal has ruled very clearly on this matter and issued a telling judgment that opens the door to people who have suffered as a result of this so-called vaccine. I believe that its decision enables those...
The hon. Gentleman is right. There have been some one-off payments, but they need to be made across the board. The 1979 Act provides for affected patients to receive one-off tax-free payments of £120,000, which would go some way to securing their long-term care needs.
Prior to September 2013, the Government...
The hon. Gentleman is right. There have been some one-off payments, but they need to be made across the board. The 1979 Act provides for affected patients to receive one-off tax-free payments of £120,000, which would go some way to securing their long-term care needs.
Prior to September 2013, the Government...
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Ryan, on International Women’s Day. I congratulate the hon. Member for Batley and Spen (Tracy Brabin) on securing this, her first Westminster Hall debate, on an important and sensitive topic. She gave a moving account of her constituent Di and...
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Ryan, on International Women’s Day. I congratulate the hon. Member for Batley and Spen (Tracy Brabin) on securing this, her first Westminster Hall debate, on an important and sensitive topic. She gave a moving account of her constituent Di and...
Will the change at the DWP following the Court of Appeal’s decision start immediately?
Will the change at the DWP following the Court of Appeal’s decision start immediately?
It will start as soon as it can be implemented.
I will also follow up on the point that the hon. Member for Batley and Spen made about Xyrem. The scheme for its supply is due to continue until the personal injury claims are settled, at which point it will be...
It will start as soon as it can be implemented.
I will also follow up on the point that the hon. Member for Batley and Spen made about Xyrem. The scheme for its supply is due to continue until the personal injury claims are settled, at which point it will be...