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Parliamentary Question 496 correction

01 March 2022

Proposing MP
Maggie Throup Con
Erewash
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

A correction is being issued for a previous statement regarding Public Health England's involvement in assessing inactivation methods against COVID-19.

Action Requested

The minister is correcting a previous written answer and clarifying that the UK Health and Safety Laboratory, not Public Health England, assessed hydroxyl free radical air purification technologies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Key Facts

  • Written Question 496 was answered on 18 May 2021.
  • The previous statement inaccurately stated that Public Health England had conducted an assessment of inactivation methods against COVID-19, including UV-C and H2O2 vapour.
  • The UK Health and Safety Laboratory actually assessed the potential merits of hydroxyl free radical air purification technologies.
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