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Written question asked by Grahame Morris (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 September 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 September 2021 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 20 September 2021. A substantive answer was provided by Edward Argar (Conservative) on Friday, 1 October 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency: Redundancy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with staff representatives at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency on proposed redundancies at that agency; and if he will undertake an equality impact assessment relating to those proposed redundancies.

Answer

Ministers and officials meet regularly with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to discuss a range of issues, including its transformation plans to become a more dynamic and efficient organisation. The Department has not made a specific assessment of the MHRA’s staffing levels.

The MHRA is carrying out a series of equality and diversity impact assessments throughout the transformation continues to engage with trade unions and employees through a formal consultation as well as continuing opportunities for engagement with senior leaders.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49098
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Equality Redundancy Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Link
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