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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Public Health England: Annual Report and Accounts 2019-20

26 November 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Matt Hancock

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At a glance

Key points

  • The statement addresses the publication of Public Health England's Annual Report and Accounts for 2019-2020
  • The minister announces the establishment of a new National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP) which will integrate NHS Test and Trace, Joint Biosecurity Centre capabilities with PHE's public health expertise
  • The NIHP is set to be fully established in 2021

Issue summary

The statement addresses the publication of Public Health England's Annual Report and Accounts for 2019-2020.

Action requested

The minister announces the establishment of a new National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP) which will integrate NHS Test and Trace, Joint Biosecurity Centre capabilities with PHE's public health expertise. The NIHP is set to be fully established in 2021.

Key facts

  • Public Health England’s Annual Report and Accounts for the financial year 2019/20 has been laid before both Houses.
  • On 18 August 2020, the Government announced the establishment of a new National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP).
  • NIHP will be formally and fully established in 2021.
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