Written questions by Reed.

When his Department last tested contingency arrangements for maintaining the distribution of medicines on the Critical Medicines List in the event of a major disruption to a) supply chains or b) transport networks.

Awaiting answer.

What mechanisms exist to mobilise additional medical staff in the event of a national emergency.

Awaiting answer.

What stockpiles of medicines on the Critical Medicines List are currently held by her Department.

Awaiting answer.

Following the publication of the APPG for Air Ambulances’ report, The Case for Safeguarded 24/7 On-Site Hospital Helipads at Major Trauma Centres and Specialist Hospitals, if he will meet with the

We thank the All-Party Parliamentary Groups for their report, and we are considering its recommendations and analysis, and potential next steps.The Department and NHS England engage with the Air Ambulance UK and the wider sector through ongoing resilience...

Whether the final delivery plan on myalgic encephalomyelitis will be published in March 2025; and what steps he plans to take to ensure its effectiveness without additional funding.

We aim to publish the myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), final delivery plan in the coming months. The content of the ME/CFS delivery plan has not yet been finalised. The responses to the 2023 interim delivery plan consultation, along with continued close engagement with stakeholders, will inform the development of the final ME/CFS delivery plan. The plan will focus on boosting research, improving attitudes and education, and bettering the lives of people living with this debilitating disease. Following the publication of the final delivery plan, we will monitor the progress across all actions in the delivery plan to ensure timely implementation and periodically report to stakeholders as appropriate.