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Covid-19 Vaccine Programme Role of Union 2021-06-30

2021-06-30

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Q1 Partial Answer
Suzanne Webb
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The question addresses the recent assessment made by the UK Government on how the Union has contributed to the success of the coronavirus vaccine programme specifically in Wales.
What recent assessment has been made regarding the role of the Union in the effectiveness of the covid-19 vaccine programme in Wales?
Simon Hart
The UK Government's vaccine taskforce has been the foundation for the success of our covid-19 vaccines programme. The research, development, acquisition, manufacture, payment and UK-wide distribution, supported by the UK armed forces, has demonstrated beyond doubt the value of our United Kingdom.
▸ Assessment & feedback
The answer does not provide a recent assessment specific to Wales but rather general praise for the Union's role in vaccine rollout across the UK.
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Q2 Partial Answer
Suzanne Webb
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The MP seeks a specific number of vaccines delivered from the UK Government to the Welsh health service for ongoing vaccination efforts. The MP refers to her constituents in Dudley borough leading the way.
Can my right hon. Friend give an indication of just how many vaccines the UK Government have now supplied to the Welsh Government and the NHS in Wales so that they can continue to roll out this triumphant United Kingdom achievement, in which I am reliably told that my constituents in Dudley borough are leading the way?
Simon Hart
To date, the UK Government have delivered more than 3.8 million doses of vaccine to the Welsh Government—free of charge, as should absolutely be the case. Of all the many examples that we could stand here and list of the strength of the Union, the value of the Union and where it has been such a reassuring force in the past 16 months, the success of this UK-wide programme is probably the best that we could ever turn to.
▸ Assessment & feedback
The answer does not focus on listing specific examples as requested but rather provides broad praise for the Union's role and the total number of vaccines supplied.
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