Chris Seeks To Clarify Disease Control Hearings In The UK
Christopher Chope Conservative, Christchurch
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 17 May 2022 to Question 1082, on Disease Control, if he will provide details of the formal public hearings which will be held in the UK.
Christopher Chope Conservative, Christchurch
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 17 May 2022 to Question 1082, on Disease Control, if he will list (a) all those who are deemed to be relevant stakeholders and (b) the methods by which engagement with them (i) has been carried out and (ii) will be carried out in the future.
Gillian Keegan Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
There are no formal public hearings planned in the United Kingdom. The UK is engaging with a range of stakeholders during the development of the instrument. An effective instrument for pandemic prevention and preparedness will require a whole-of-society approach and non-state actors are vital to ensure countries are protected from health threats. As such, we continue to engage with stakeholders from civil society and others.
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Written Question 1082
Christopher Chope Conservative, Christchurch
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consultation he will introduce for the proposed World Health Organisation Treaty on Pandemics; and if he will make a statement.
Gillian Keegan Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
The World Health Organization is facilitating member state-led negotiations and is holding formal public hearings seeking views from all interested parties. We are continuing to engage with relevant stakeholders as this develops.
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