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Streptococcus: Clinical Trials

Asked by Alison BennettLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 7 March 2025UIN 35119

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to ensure that the results of the GBS3 trial are acted upon (a) quickly and (b) effectively.

Answered by Ashley Dalton

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) stands ready to receive the results of the GBS3 trial. The UK NSC Secretariat is in close and regular contact with the researchers. The committee will consider the evidence from the trial, once the report is available.

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