Health: Flu Vaccines

Debate between Lord Geddes and Lord O'Shaughnessy

Tuesday 23rd October 2018 Lords Chamber

[Lord O’Shaughnessy]

First, let me just clarify that the quotation from my last answer should have ended,

“before the start of December”.

It would be terribly alarming if it was September: it was December and I am happy to write to noble Lords with those details.

As for how the vaccine is secured, it is done on the open market. GPs and pharmacies buy it directly from the manufacturer, which in this case is Seqirus. As I have said, we have checked with the manufacturer, which has confirmed that there is adequate supply available for this country. Seqirus has, indeed, made extra supply available in response to the demand we have heard discussed today.

[Lord Geddes (Con)]

Could my noble friend advise the House why the flu vaccination parliamentary day on 9 October was cancelled at the last minute?

[Lord O'Shaughnessy]

I do not know and I shall write to my noble friend.

Childhood Obesity: Yoga

Debate between Lord Geddes and Lord O'Shaughnessy

Thursday 21st June 2018 Lords Chamber

[Lord O’Shaughnessy]

I am afraid I do not know whether we know that. I suspect we do not. Yoga is an incredibly popular pastime for children and adults. Indeed, I think there are mother-and-baby yoga classes, which are also popular. I am sure safeguarding concerns will always be foremost when dealing with young children.

[Lord Geddes (Con)]

Will my noble friend join me in wishing the noble Lord, Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe, a very happy birthday?

[Lord O’Shaughnessy]

I wish the noble Lord a very happy birthday and I hope he has done his sun salutations this morning.