Flu Vaccination and Blood Test Cancellations

Debate between Lord Coaker and Lord Bethell

Tuesday 14th September 2021 Lords Chamber

[Lord Bethell (Con)]

This is not a driver problem; it is a delivery problem.

[Lord Coaker (Lab)]

Does the Minister not understand the frustration across the Chamber? Every one of us knows that there are problems with routine blood tests and cancellations of flu vaccinations. Everyone would expect the Minister to explain what he is going to do about it—so what is he going to do about it?

[Lord Bethell (Con)]

My Lords, I hear the frustration in the House, particularly on flu vaccinations. Quite clearly the personal experience of those in this Chamber is different from what is being reported to me. I have undertaken to look into it more closely, to write to the noble Baroness and to put that letter into the Library. I think that is an entirely fair and reasonable response and, if I may say so, demonstrates the effectiveness of this Chamber at holding Ministers to account.