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Streptococcus: Screening

Asked by Alex BrewerLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 24655

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has been made of the feasibility of increasing the availability of Group B Streptococcus testing on the NHS.

Answered by Department of Health and Social Care

I refer the Hon. Members to the answer provided to the Hon. Member for Slough on 24 October 2025 in response to Question 82361.

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