Disease Control
Lords · Question HL14352 · Tabled 5 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to prepare for another global pandemic.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 13 Feb 2026
Ensuring the United Kingdom is prepared for a future pandemic is a top priority for the Government, and we are embedding lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic in our approach to pandemic preparedness. We aim to have flexible, adaptable, and scalable capabili...