Kit Malthouse MP: written questions

Written questions

• Hospitals: ConstructionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4429More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the progress of the New Hospital Programme.

  Answer: The Government’s New Hospital Programme: Plan for Implementation was published in January 2025 and put the programme on a credible and sustainable footing, ensuring taxpayers get maximum value for money. We are committed to delivering all schemes and are ...

  Answered 4 Jun 2026

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• Blood: AnimalsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127532More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the level of resilience of UK donor animal blood supply for diagnostic use across the NHS and the need for continuous supply.

  Answer: The Department recognises that animal blood-enriched agar is a critical component in microbiological diagnostics, and we recognise the importance of a sustainable and secure supply of such materials.There are a number of suppliers on NHS Supply Chain’s cu...

  Answered 28 Apr 2026

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• Blood AgarDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127531More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what information his Department holds on where licenced donor animal blood is sourced from to develop animal blood-enriched agar for use across the NHS; and if he will make a statement about the im

  Answer: The Department recognises that animal blood-enriched agar is a critical component in microbiological diagnostics, and we recognise the importance of a sustainable and secure supply of such materials.There are a number of suppliers on NHS Supply Chain’s cu...

  Answered 28 Apr 2026

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• Antibiotics: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127530More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what role animal blood-enriched agar plays in (a) bacterial culture, (b) antimicrobial susceptibility testing, (c) AMR surveillance and (d) the recent meningitis outbreak.

  Answer: The Department supports the use of validated laboratory methods to ensure accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and robust surveillance, while encouraging the development and adoption of suitable alternatives where these can be used safely and effectiv...

  Answered 22 Apr 2026

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