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NHS: Drugs

Asked by Helen MorganLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 129569

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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will work towards a mutual recognition agreement with India on medicines regulation by 2030.

Answered by Dr Zubir Ahmed

The United Kingdom and India have a strong relationship on healthcare issues, as evidenced through the memorandum of understanding signed between the governments on a health and life sciences partnership. This partnership recognises medicine and medical devices regulation as a key area of mutual interest, and we will continue to work closely together to identify opportunities for collaboration and alignment where this is suitable.

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