Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jane Ellison and Neil Carmichael

Tuesday 21st October 2014 Commons Chamber

[Neil Carmichael (Stroud) (Con)]

T4. Meningitis Now, based in my constituency, is a keen supporter of the Men B vaccination for infants. Given the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation’s recommendation that it start, will the Minister update us on how the roll-out is progressing?

[Jane Ellison]

My hon. Friend is right to highlight this important issue. As he knows, the Department is negotiating with the manufacturer to purchase the vaccine at a cost-effective price, and he will understand that we need to ensure that NHS funds are used as effectively as possible. We are keen to see a positive conclusion to the negotiations as soon as possible so that plans for the Men B immunisation programme can be finalised.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jane Ellison and Neil Carmichael

Tuesday 22nd October 2013 Commons Chamber

[Jane Ellison]

We are very aware of the discussions that have been going on in the other place and the amendments that have come forward, in which we have taken considerable interest. At this stage, we want to look at all the available evidence, because new information is coming through, before coming to a view. I take this opportunity to welcome the hon. Lady to her new post.

[Neil Carmichael (Stroud) (Con)]

2. What assessment he has made of the adequacy of provision of maternity services in Gloucestershire.