Coronavirus Update

James Sunderland Excerpts
Tuesday 14th July 2020

(3 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nigel Evans Portrait Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans)
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Lisa, we cannot hear you. We will come back to you at the end. We will try to sort out the technical problem.

James Sunderland Portrait James Sunderland (Bracknell) (Con)
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Will the Secretary of State please outline what is being done to enhance procurement resilience within the NHS? Also, what is being done to ensure that British companies get orders for PPE, not just China?

Matt Hancock Portrait Matt Hancock
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I am absolutely determined to see that happen. Many British companies have stepped up to the plate to deliver PPE, and a very significant proportion of our PPE will be manufactured in the UK by the end of the year. It is a very important part of our global resilience.