Covid-19 Departmental Support 2020-05-12
2020-05-12
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Discusses the MOD's mobile testing facilities and their effectiveness.
Welcomes the intervention of the Ministry of Defence in supporting covid-19 testing across the UK; asks about discussions with DHSC and devolved Administrations on these facilities' effectiveness; requests a meeting to discuss specific issues like those recently experienced in Peterhead, his constituency.
Explains that mobile testing is developed between DHSC and MOD under DHSC direction; NHS Scotland decides on location deployments in Scotland. Describes Peterhead incident as an isolated case due to capacity issues with central laboratories, noting incorrect closure information led to some bookings being accepted when the site opened on 4 May. Agrees to meet to discuss further use and deployment of mobile facilities throughout Scotland.
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