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1197852
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-21more like thismore than 2020-05-21
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Coronavirus: Screening remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Bethell on 20 May (HL3589), what criteria they used to determine the type of testing to offer at each Regional Test Site; on average, what percentage of people choose the self-test option at sites which operate a hybrid model; what is the average waiting time at (1) assisted, (2) self-administration, and (3) hybrid, testing sites; and whether there is a maximum waiting time embedded in contractual agreements with test providers. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
uin HL4817 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>We do not collect or publish data in the form requested. We are working to increase access to both assisted and self-administered testing, but it is important to note that the range of testing routes are designed to be complementary and reach the right people at the right time. We are providing a range of options to be as accessible as possible to people wherever they live and whatever their circumstances.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bethell more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-03T15:05:48.96Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-03T15:05:48.96Z
answering member
4708
label Biography information for Lord Bethell more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1196837
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-18more like thismore than 2020-05-18
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Coronavirus: Screening remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many laboratories in the UK are capable of processing the Roche Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody test; and what is the distribution of these laboratories across the country. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Andrews more like this
uin HL4548 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The Government does not hold specific information on the instrumentation available in United Kingdom laboratories. Plans for the roll out of laboratory-based tests are being developed and, among other things, will consider the ability and capacity of National Health Service laboratories to process commercially available tests.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bethell more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-03T14:13:18.813Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-03T14:13:18.813Z
answering member
4708
label Biography information for Lord Bethell more like this
tabling member
2534
label Biography information for Baroness Andrews more like this
1196838
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-18more like thismore than 2020-05-18
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Coronavirus: Screening remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their testing prioritisation plan for COVID-19 antibody tests; and how does this plan compare to the strategy for COVID-19 real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Andrews more like this
uin HL4549 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The Government has announced the start of its national antibody testing programme, with initial plans to provide antibody tests for National Health Service and care staff, as well as hospital patients and care residents on the basis of clinical advice, in England from the end of May. The United Kingdom Government has purchased tests on behalf of the devolved administrations, and each devolved nation is deciding how to use its test allocation. This strategy, in which NHS patients and staff will be amongst the first to benefit from testing, is similar to the approach taken to roll out RT-PCR tests.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bethell more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-03T15:05:19.887Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-03T15:05:19.887Z
answering member
4708
label Biography information for Lord Bethell more like this
tabling member
2534
label Biography information for Baroness Andrews more like this
1196839
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-18more like thismore than 2020-05-18
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Coronavirus: Screening remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how (1) assumptions about future immunity to COVID-19 from past infection, and (2) existing COVID-19 test results, are informing their strategy for antibody testing; and what plans they have to use antibody testing as an epidemiological survey tool to (a) evaluate past infection of particular individuals, or (b) inform future policy making. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Andrews more like this
uin HL4550 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>A positive antibody test demonstrates that someone has COVID-19 antibodies. The presence of COVID-19 antibodies signals that the body has staged an immune response to COVID-19. COVID-19 is a new disease, and our understanding of the body’s immune response to it is limited. We do not know, for example, how long an antibody response lasts, nor whether having antibodies means a person cannot transmit the virus to others. Our understanding of the virus will grow as new scientific evidence and studies emerge.</p><p>We are conducting some of the biggest surveys in the world, using lab-based tests to find out what proportion of the population have already had the virus. This work includes four major surveillance studies with Public Health England, the Office for National Statistics, IPSOS MORI and UK Biobank, designed to understand the current and future prevalence of COVID-19 in the wider population. We will be able to share further details of the results of these studies in due course. Information on levels of infection will inform our future plans for rolling out antibody tests.</p>
answering member printed Lord Bethell more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-03T14:14:05.217Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-03T14:14:05.217Z
answering member
4708
label Biography information for Lord Bethell more like this
tabling member
2534
label Biography information for Baroness Andrews more like this
1196841
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-18more like thismore than 2020-05-18
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Coronavirus: Screening remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the capacity of UK laboratories to (1) conduct, and (2) process Roche Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests; what plans they have to use unpaid volunteers as swab testers as part of their testing strategy; and what steps they will take, if any, to prohibit the sale of antibody tests by private companies which have not been approved by Public Health England. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Andrews more like this
uin HL4552 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The Government does not hold specific information on the instrumentation available in United Kingdom laboratories. Plans for the roll out of laboratory-based tests are being developed and, among other things, will consider the ability and capacity of National Health Service laboratories to process commercially available tests.</p><p>The Chief Medical Officer discourages in the strongest terms organisations from buying their own unvalidated antibody tests. Professor John Newton has also warned that unapproved tests could be misleading, by providing inaccurate or inconsistent results, potentially putting those tested and those around them at risk. He has therefore advised organisations both in the public and private sector against the use of antibody tests that have not been verified in a laboratory setting.</p><p>A RT-PCR or ‘antigen’ test is used to find out if a person currently has the virus. These tests are different to antibody tests, which are used to detect antibodies to the COVID-19 virus as a marker of past infection.</p><p>The Department is working in partnership with several organisations to ensure the Lighthouse Laboratories, who are conducting antigen testing, have the workforce required to maintain capacity. Individuals can apply to work in the Lighthouse Laboratories directly through Reed recruitment agency or at an organisational level. During screening, individuals can determine whether they wish to be paid or volunteer.</p>
answering member printed Lord Bethell more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-03T14:44:33.23Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-03T14:44:33.23Z
answering member
4708
label Biography information for Lord Bethell more like this
tabling member
2534
label Biography information for Baroness Andrews more like this
1196853
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-18more like thismore than 2020-05-18
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Coronavirus: Screening remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have placed a bulk order for the Roche Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests; and if so, (1) how many tests were ordered and at what cost, and (2) the quantities expected to arrive in the UK by (a) the end of May (b) mid June and (c) the end of June. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Brinton more like this
uin HL4564 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>We have signed contracts to supply over 10 million tests from Roche and Abbott in the coming months. We have agreed these contracts with two suppliers whose assays have been evaluated by Public Health England and continue to engage with other companies to establish further agreements to meet our testing strategy. These contracts will secure a significant volume to meet the United Kingdom’s testing plans. Further details are commercially sensitive.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bethell more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-03T14:13:28.97Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-03T14:13:28.97Z
answering member
4708
label Biography information for Lord Bethell more like this
tabling member
4241
label Biography information for Baroness Brinton more like this
1196854
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-18more like thismore than 2020-05-18
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Coronavirus: Screening remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government when they first became aware of the Roche Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody test; what discussions they held with the European Medicines Agency and stakeholders in Germany about their trials and approval processes; and why they decided to run their own separate trials and approval process. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Brinton more like this
uin HL4565 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>Public Health England (PHE) were asked to review all major suppliers of assays for National Health Service use, including the Roche Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody test, in order to limit the amount of on-site evaluation each facility has to perform.</p><p>PHE is familiar with the processes involved in European Medicine Agency registration. No discussions have been held with stakeholders in Germany about their trial and approvals processes.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Bethell more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-03T14:27:05.387Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-03T14:27:05.387Z
answering member
4708
label Biography information for Lord Bethell more like this
tabling member
4241
label Biography information for Baroness Brinton more like this