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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Covid-19 Vaccine Uptake

Tuesday 19 July 2022 · 3 questions

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

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial efforts include working closely with communities and leaders to provide information and advice.
  • Materials for vaccine information are translated into 28 different languages.
  • The minister encourages continued vaccination for first jabs, second doses, and boosters.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Meg Hillier Labour (Co-op) Hackney South and Shoreditch
NHS
Context

The Public Accounts Committee reported last week that there are still 3 million people who have not been vaccinated, raising concern about inequality issues among certain ethnic groups.

Question

What steps he is taking to encourage covid-19 vaccine uptake in adults. As the Public Accounts Committee reported last week, there are still 3 million people who have not been vaccinated, and we hope that the Government will give as much support as they can to increase take-up among that group.

Answer from Maggie Throup

We continue to work closely with valued communities and community leaders to provide advice and information at every opportunity. We have materials translated into 28 different languages, and we have had vaccination sites in mosques and other community centres.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The Minister did not give a specific timeline or detailed plan for addressing vaccine inequality among certain ethnic groups.

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Q2 Meg Hillier Labour (Co-op) Hackney South and Shoreditch
NHS
Context

The Public Accounts Committee reported last week that there are still 3 million people who have not been vaccinated, particularly among people with black, black British and Pakistani backgrounds.

Question

There is a real inequality issue here. Can the Minister give us any further indication of how she will ensure that on her watch we do not see that inequality embed itself? We know that vaccine hesitancy has reduced over time but there are still significant disparities.

Answer from Maggie Throup

We continue to work closely with valued communities and community leaders to provide advice and information at every opportunity. We have materials translated into 28 different languages, and we have had vaccination sites in mosques and other community centres.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The Minister did not give a specific timeline or detailed plan for addressing vaccine hesitancy among certain ethnic groups.

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Q3 Martyn Day SNP
NHS
Context

The Secretary of State has accepted independent advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation regarding the autumn covid-19 booster programme.

Question

Vaccination remains one of the most important ways to protect ourselves and others against covid-19. What additional steps does the Minister feel need to be taken to encourage vaccine uptake among those with a hesitancy for the additional boosters?

Answer from Maggie Throup

We know that more work needs to be done, and we cannot rest on our laurels. We continue to encourage people to come forward for their first jab, second dose, or booster as it is our best line of defence against covid-19.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The Minister did not provide specific actions or a detailed plan to address vaccine hesitancy among those who are hesitant about boosters.

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