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Written question asked by Justin Madders (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 November 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 November 2021. It was answered by Maggie Throup (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 January 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Coronavirus: Screening

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what criteria his Department applied in the decision making process for the automatic approval extension of lateral flow tests, previously approved until 4 February 2022.

Answer

Tests with a current Coronavirus Test Device Approvals application have been allowed to remain on the market until 28 February 2022 or until their application is determined. This was permitted to avoid a serious public health risk during a period of high demand and where the tests had successfully undergone validation by a public sector body.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
80348
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Medical equipment Screening Coronavirus
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk