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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out

Tuesday 13 April 2021 · 3 questions

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

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Key points

  • The Government met its target to offer a vaccine to those in cohorts 1 to 9 ahead of schedule, with over 32 million people having received their first dose and more than 7.6 million their second dose.
  • The Government thanks Boots for both frontline capabilities and distribution arm, and agrees that getting vaccinated is the best way out of the situation.
  • The Government works closely with faith and community leaders, using trusted voices and different languages to spread information about the vaccine.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Elliot Colburn
NHS
Context

The MP inquired about the progress of the UK adult population's covid-19 vaccination programme.

Question

What assessment he has made of the progress of the UK adult population's covid-19 vaccine roll-out?

Answer from Nadhim Zahawi

The Government met its target to offer a vaccine to those in cohorts 1 to 9 ahead of schedule, with over 32 million people having received their first dose and more than 7.6 million their second dose. The programme remains focused on ensuring no one gets left behind.

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Q2 Tom Randall
NHS
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The MP expressed gratitude towards Boots the chemist for its role in vaccinating people using Pfizer-BioNTech, Oxford-AstraZeneca, and Moderna vaccines.

Question

Will my hon. Friend join me in thanking all those involved in the roll-out of Pfizer-BioNTech, Oxford-AstraZeneca, and Moderna vaccines? Does he agree that getting vaccinated is the best way out of the situation?

Answer from Nadhim Zahawi

The hon. Friend's sentiment is echoed, thanking Boots for both frontline capabilities and distribution arm, agreeing people should come forward when called to get vaccinated.

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Q3 Elliot Colburn
NHS Community Security Religion & Faith
Context

The MP highlighted efforts in Sutton towards encouraging all parts of the community, including ethnic minority groups, to come forward for vaccination.

Question

Could my hon. Friend update on what steps the Government are taking to work with community leaders and others to ensure every part of the community comes forward and gets vaccinated?

Answer from Nadhim Zahawi

The Government works closely with faith and community leaders, using trusted voices and different languages to spread information. Celebrity figures such as Sir Lenny Henry are leveraged, Islamic scholars confirm the vaccine is permissible, and efforts continue during Ramadan to support the programme.

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