Question follow-through · 29257

NHS: Drugs

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a mutual recognition agreement with the European Medicines Agency; and if he will make an assessment of the pot

answeredDepartment of Health and Social Care

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Answering body
Department of Health and Social Care
Tabled
5 Feb 2025
Target answer date
10 Feb 2025
Answer
24 Feb 2025 · 19 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 5 Feb 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a mutual recognition agreement with the European Medicines Agency; and if he will make an assessment of the pot

  2. 10 Feb 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 24 Feb 2025

    Answer published

    We are focused on strengthening our relationship with the European Union, forging a stable, positive relationship that benefits the United Kingdom. We have always been clear that we will not return to the single market, customs union or freedom of movemen...

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Health Services and Social Services: Devon

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Health Services: Costs

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