House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Pandemic Preparedness Strategy
25 March 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Sharon Hodgson Lab Washington and Sunderland West
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The UK Government has published its Pandemic Preparedness Strategy for the period up to 2030.
- The government is investing 1 billion in health protection during the current Spending Review period.
- The strategy aims to enhance the health system's response capabilities and promote a coordinated approach across the four nations of the UK.
Issue summary
The statement announces the publication of the UK Government’s Pandemic Preparedness Strategy for improving pandemic preparedness between now and 2030.
Action requested
The government is committing to a £1 billion investment in health protection during the current Spending Review period, outlining improvements to health system response capabilities and endorsing principles for joined-up approach to preparedness across all four nations of the UK. The strategy builds on lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and findings from Exercise Pegasus.
Key facts
- £1 billion investment in health protection during the current Spending Review period.
- The Pandemic Preparedness Strategy aims to improve pandemic readiness until 2030.
- Exercise Pegasus, the largest non-military exercise ever in the UK, tested government’s response capabilities.
- Full report of Exercise Pegasus will be published in Winter 2026.