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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Clarification regarding disparities in the risk and outcomes from COVID-19

16 June 2020 · Women and Equalities

Proposed by Kemi Badenoch Con North West Essex

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Minister clarifies Professor Kevin Fenton's role in leading the Public Health England review into disparities in COVID-19 risk and outcomes.
  • The Minister confirms that third-party submissions were part of the extensive stakeholder engagement work for the review.
  • A document summarising the stakeholder engagement will be published by Public Health England.

Issue summary

The Minister clarifies statements about the Public Health England (PHE) review into disparities in COVID-19 risk and outcomes.

Action requested

The minister confirms Professor Kevin Fenton's role in leading PHE’s review, clarifies that third-party submissions were part of extensive stakeholder engagement work, and states that a document summarising this engagement will be published by PHE.

Key facts

  • Press release from Public Health England (PHE) on 4 May stated Professor Kevin Fenton would lead the review.
  • Duncan Selbie, Chief Executive of PHE, wrote to clarify that Professor Fenton’s work included engaging with BAME communities.
  • A document summarising engagement and findings will be published by PHE.
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