Written questions

Vaccination

2026-07-06 · Department of Health and Social Care · HL1738 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what criteria would trigger the use of powers available to the Secretary of State to intervene in cases of persistent underperformance by Integrated Care Boards; and whether variation in vaccination coverage would form part

Answer

From April 2027, integrated care boards (ICBs) will take on responsibility and accountability for commissioning vaccination services. This includes taking on responsibility for improving uptake towards the targets for vaccination coverage which are curren...