Written questions by Johnson.

What criteria his Department uses to measure the success of (a) vaccination and (b) immunisation programmes; and what assessment he has made of the (i) maternity, (ii) neonatal and (iii) adult rsv programmes against this criteria.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published quality criteria for an effective immunisation programme in June 2025 which includes accessibility of clinics, communication, training, and storage. A copy of the quality criteria is attached. These criteria are for National Health Service organisations and local health systems to use. In addition, the NICE guideline NG218 also covers the vaccine uptake recommendation and audit processes, and is available at the following link:https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng218/chapter/RecommendationsFor respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine uptake, key performance indicators are included in the NHS public health functions agreement published by the Department on 4 June 2025, and available at the following link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-health-commissioning-in-the-nhs-2025-to-2026/nhs-public-health-functions-agreement-2025-to-2026The maternal and older adult RSV programmes were introduced on 1 September 2024. Pregnant women are eligible from 28 weeks, as are older adults who are turning 75 years old, and a catch-up is available for those who were aged 75 to 79 years old at programme launch. The UKHSA monitors vaccine coverage in the maternal programme for infant protection as well as the older adults programme, with further information on both available, respectively, at the following two links:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rsv-maternal-vaccination-coverage-in-englandhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rsv-older-adults-vaccination-coverage-in-englandIn the most recent monthly reports, 53.7% of June births were protected by antenatal vaccination, and 65.7% of older adults in catch-up cohorts had been vaccinated, an increase of 0.9% from the previous month.The RSV selective immunisation programme for high risk and very preterm infants, using long-acting monoclonal antibodies, began in September 2025 and no coverage assessment has been made.

When he plans to respond to Question 85848 from the hon. Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham.

I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave on:19 November 2025 to Question 85259;13 November 2025 to Question 85256;13 November 2025 to Question 84679;19 November 2025 to Question 85844;12 November 2025 to Question 85845;12 November 2025 to Question 85848;19 November 2025 to Question 86271;13 November 2025 to Question 86272; and25 November 2025 to Question 86270.

When he plans to respond to Question 84679 from the hon. Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham.

I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave on:19 November 2025 to Question 85259;13 November 2025 to Question 85256;13 November 2025 to Question 84679;19 November 2025 to Question 85844;12 November 2025 to Question 85845;12 November 2025 to Question 85848;19 November 2025 to Question 86271;13 November 2025 to Question 86272; and25 November 2025 to Question 86270.

What recent steps he has taken to help increase the number of blood donors.

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is responsible for blood services in England. Recently, NHSBT has led a number of initiatives to increase blood donations and in turn improve blood stocks, specifically:to increase collection capacity and resilience, NHSBT opened a new donor centre in Brighton in October 2025, joining the Brixton Donor Centre, from December 2024, and newly re-opened donor centre in Southampton, from June 2025;NHSBT’s winter campaign reminds and encourages people to donate during the winter months, and this year is emphasising how blood donation supports a healthcare system which operates around the clock, every day of the year;a new partnership between the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and NHSBT is encouraging learner drivers and motorists renewing their driving licences to donate. It is hoped this initiative inspires more younger people in particular to sign up and become regular donors;National Blood Week, from 9 to 13 June 2025, saw campaigns seeking to recruit donors, particularly for blood groups where demand is high, and to increase the number of bookings. Messaging included a strong call to action for a million people to become regular donors; anda Marketing Automation Tool enables NHSBT to personalise the messages it sends to donors so that more of the communication donors receive is relevant to them and makes it easier to book an appointment at a time and place that suits them. In addition, NHSBT has a hotline to enable priority donors, which are currently O negative, B negative, and Ro donors, to find an available appointment.

When he plans to respond to Question 86271 from the hon. Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham.

I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave on:19 November 2025 to Question 85259;13 November 2025 to Question 85256;13 November 2025 to Question 84679;19 November 2025 to Question 85844;12 November 2025 to Question 85845;12 November 2025 to Question 85848;19 November 2025 to Question 86271;13 November 2025 to Question 86272; and25 November 2025 to Question 86270.

When he plans to respond to Question 85256 from the hon. Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham.

I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave on:19 November 2025 to Question 85259;13 November 2025 to Question 85256;13 November 2025 to Question 84679;19 November 2025 to Question 85844;12 November 2025 to Question 85845;12 November 2025 to Question 85848;19 November 2025 to Question 86271;13 November 2025 to Question 86272; and25 November 2025 to Question 86270.

When he plans to respond to the Question 85845 from the hon. Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham.

I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave on:19 November 2025 to Question 85259;13 November 2025 to Question 85256;13 November 2025 to Question 84679;19 November 2025 to Question 85844;12 November 2025 to Question 85845;12 November 2025 to Question 85848;19 November 2025 to Question 86271;13 November 2025 to Question 86272; and25 November 2025 to Question 86270.

When he plans to respond to Question 85259 from the hon. Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham.

I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave on:19 November 2025 to Question 85259;13 November 2025 to Question 85256;13 November 2025 to Question 84679;19 November 2025 to Question 85844;12 November 2025 to Question 85845;12 November 2025 to Question 85848;19 November 2025 to Question 86271;13 November 2025 to Question 86272; and25 November 2025 to Question 86270.

When he plans to respond to Question 86270 from the hon. Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham.

I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave on:19 November 2025 to Question 85259;13 November 2025 to Question 85256;13 November 2025 to Question 84679;19 November 2025 to Question 85844;12 November 2025 to Question 85845;12 November 2025 to Question 85848;19 November 2025 to Question 86271;13 November 2025 to Question 86272; and25 November 2025 to Question 86270.

What steps he is taking to help increase the level of exercise undertaken by children.

The Government recognises the physical and mental health benefits that an active lifestyle can bring for children and young people.The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the Department for Education co-fund the Primary School PE and Sport Premium, which enables schools to support children to have fun and move more through PE, sport, play and other forms of physical activity.As committed to in the 10-Year Health Plan’s Prevention chapter, both departments are also working with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to develop a new School Sport Partnerships network that will drive collaboration between schools and break down barriers for those who are less active, increasing opportunities for all children to move more. This is alongside wider cross sector action to reduce physical inactivity and get millions moving more. More information is available at the following link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/10-year-health-plan-for-england-fit-for-the-futureIn the summer, DHSC teamed up with Joe Wicks to launch ‘Activate’, a series of animated, fun five-minute workouts to help families and schools tackle inactivity among children.

When he plans to respond to the Question 85844 from the hon. Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham.

I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave on:19 November 2025 to Question 85259;13 November 2025 to Question 85256;13 November 2025 to Question 84679;19 November 2025 to Question 85844;12 November 2025 to Question 85845;12 November 2025 to Question 85848;19 November 2025 to Question 86271;13 November 2025 to Question 86272; and25 November 2025 to Question 86270.

When he plans to respond to Question 86272 from the hon. Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham.

I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave on:19 November 2025 to Question 85259;13 November 2025 to Question 85256;13 November 2025 to Question 84679;19 November 2025 to Question 85844;12 November 2025 to Question 85845;12 November 2025 to Question 85848;19 November 2025 to Question 86271;13 November 2025 to Question 86272; and25 November 2025 to Question 86270.

How many times the national maternity and neonatal taskforce has met.

The National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce will be chaired by my Rt. Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, and will take forward the recommendations of the independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, forming them into a new national action plan to drive improvements across maternity and neonatal care. Consultation on the terms of reference and shape of the taskforce with families has begun, and the first meeting of the taskforce will take place in the new year, with initial feedback from the independent investigation to be considered as part of it.The investigation will report to the Secretary of State before the end of the year and publish its final report and recommendations in the Spring 2026. These recommendations will supersede the multiple existing actions and recommendations already in place. As confirmed in the Secretary of State’s June 2025 announcement, the findings of the investigation will feed into the taskforce and provide invaluable insight and recommendations into the key areas that require change.

Who the members are of the national maternity and neonatal taskforce.

The National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce will be made of up a breadth of independent clinical and international expertise including those who can speak to the inequalities within maternal health, as well as family and staff representatives, charities and campaigners. The taskforce will work closely with families in developing the action plan, ensuring their voices are central to this work.The members of the taskforce will be announced in due course. Families have been engaged on the membership and the terms of reference for the taskforce ahead of its announcement in the new year.

When he plans to respond to Question 85257 from the hon. Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham.

I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave on:13 November 2025 to Question 84256;13 November 2025 to Question 85257;13 November 2025 to Question 84680;12 November 2025 to Question 84681;19 November 2025 to Question 85849; and19 November 2025 to Question 85258.

When he plans to respond to Question 84680 from the hon. Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham.

I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave on:13 November 2025 to Question 84256;13 November 2025 to Question 85257;13 November 2025 to Question 84680;12 November 2025 to Question 84681;19 November 2025 to Question 85849; and19 November 2025 to Question 85258.

When he plans to respond to the Question 84256 from the hon. Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham.

I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave on:13 November 2025 to Question 84256;13 November 2025 to Question 85257;13 November 2025 to Question 84680;12 November 2025 to Question 84681;19 November 2025 to Question 85849; and19 November 2025 to Question 85258.

When he plans to respond to Question 85258 from the hon. Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham.

I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave on:13 November 2025 to Question 84256;13 November 2025 to Question 85257;13 November 2025 to Question 84680;12 November 2025 to Question 84681;19 November 2025 to Question 85849; and19 November 2025 to Question 85258.

When he plans to respond to the Question 85849 from the hon. Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham.

I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave on:13 November 2025 to Question 84256;13 November 2025 to Question 85257;13 November 2025 to Question 84680;12 November 2025 to Question 84681;19 November 2025 to Question 85849; and19 November 2025 to Question 85258.

When he plans to respond to Question 84681 from the hon. Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham.

I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave on:13 November 2025 to Question 84256;13 November 2025 to Question 85257;13 November 2025 to Question 84680;12 November 2025 to Question 84681;19 November 2025 to Question 85849; and19 November 2025 to Question 85258.