Covid-19: Vaccine Trials

Baroness Uddin Excerpts

Wednesday 13th January 2021 Lords Chamber

[Lord Callanan (Con)]

I pay tribute to the work that the noble Lord is doing. It is through exactly such examples as this, from community leaders and others, that we will help to get that message across. I am very happy to arrange a meeting for him with officials, to see how that work can be taken forward.

[Baroness Uddin (Non-Afl)]

I thank my noble friend Lady Lawrence and echo what she has said about the suspicion and lack of confidence within many communities. Can the Minister confirm the numerous health reports from experts who suggest that there are higher numbers of deaths, admissions and infection among the Bangladeshi community in particular? How many of the 830 who took part in vaccine trials were from the Bangladeshi community? What are the Government doing to ensure that that community is continually consulted and considered?

[The Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Evans of Bowes Park) (Con)]

My Lords, can we please keep questions short? The last few have been far too long.