Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the origins of COVID-19, in the light of the statement made by the FBI Director Christopher Wray on 28 February that "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident in Wuhan".

The United Kingdom has been clear on the need for a robust, transparent and science-led review into the origins of COVID-19 and continues to support the World Health Organization expert studies into the origins of COVID-19, which should include field research in China and other countries to understand how it started and spread. We recognise that there are questions that need to be answered about the origin and spread of COVID-19, so we can ensure we are better prepared for future pandemics.