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Disease Control

Asked by Esther McVeyConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 129843

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to his Department's Pandemic Preparedness Strategy: building our capabilities, published on 25 March 2026, how the word pandemic is defined.

Answered by Mrs Sharon Hodgson

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

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