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Covid-19 Vaccination Programme

Wednesday 27 January 2021 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Toby Perkins inquired about the health of the Minister and the lower vaccination rates for over-80s in Scotland compared to England.
  • The Minister responded that vaccine supply is equitable across the UK but distribution is the responsibility of the Scottish Government.
  • The Minister confirmed readiness to offer further practical assistance to the Scottish Government as required.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Toby Perkins Lab Chesterfield
NHS Scotland
Context

The MP contracted coronavirus at Christmas and is concerned about the differences in vaccine rollouts between England and Scotland.

Question

I am sorry to hear that the Minister has had a bout of coronavirus. The over-80s population in Scotland is more vulnerable than those in England due to fewer vaccinations, with 28,875 elderly people potentially vaccinated if rates matched England's. What steps will the Minister take to ensure the Scottish Government protects these vulnerable individuals?

Answer from Iain Stewart

The hon. Gentleman is on the path to recovery. Vaccine supply is equitable across the UK, but distribution is a matter for the Scottish Government. We have provided practical measures and stand ready to help further as required.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Steps to increase vaccine administration specifically for over-80s in Scotland were not addressed.

How: Supply Is Equitable Across The Uk, Distribution Is A Matter For The Scottish Government

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Q2 Toby Perkins Lab Chesterfield
NHS Scotland
Context

The MP has recovered from coronavirus and is concerned about the disparity between England's vaccine rollout for over-80s compared to Scotland.

Question

I thank the Minister for his kind words, confirming I am now recovering. The over-80s population in Scotland is more vulnerable due to fewer vaccinations than those in England. If rates matched, 28,875 elderly people would be vaccinated. What steps can the Minister take to ensure the Scottish Government protects these most vulnerable individuals?

Answer from Iain Stewart

The hon. Gentleman is doing well on his recovery path. Vaccine supply across the UK is equitable, but distribution is managed by the Scottish Government. We have provided practical measures and remain ready to offer further assistance.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Steps for increasing protection through vaccination specifically for over-80s in Scotland were not addressed.

How: Supply Across Uk Is Equitable, Distribution Managed By Scottish Government

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