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Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 January 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Wednesday, 7 January 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Ashley Dalton (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Coronavirus: Vaccination

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the meeting between the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention and the hon. Member for Christchurch on 5 November 2025, what progress has been made on consulting with the Cabinet Office on increasing the limitation period for court claims relating to harm from Covid-19 vaccinations.

Answer

I am grateful for the Hon. Member's continued focus on this important issue, and for meeting with me on 5 November 2025.

I continue to actively review options for the reform of the scheme, and the Department is engaging with other Government departments as part of this process. Discussions have taken place on limitation period for court claims, following the meeting on 5 November 2025.

Any reforms would need to be prioritised as part of future business planning processes.

I am meeting with vaccine bereaved families in the coming weeks to provide them with a further update on this work.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
100819
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Injuries Cabinet Office Public consultation Coronavirus Vaccination
Link
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