Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services

QNR – in the Senedd on 2 December 2020.

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Photo of Huw Irranca-Davies Huw Irranca-Davies Labour

(Translated) What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the effectiveness of the UK Government’s engagement with devolved governments on a co-ordinated response to COVID-19?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

I have had regular meetings with my Ministerial colleagues across the UK since the pandemic began. The First Minister has been clear that he would like a regular and reliable rhythm of four-nation meetings so we can learn more from each government’s response to the pandemic.

Photo of Michelle Brown Michelle Brown Independent

(Translated) What assessment has the Welsh Government made of how quickly a vaccine can be rolled out and administered to people of high risk, once it has been approved?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

Wales-wide simulation exercises testing distribution and storage arrangements have taken place to ensure we stand ready to deploy vaccines safely to Wales. As approval has now been received for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, we will begin to administer in line with UK Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation advice.