Brexit: Counterfeit Medicines

Debate between Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale and Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford

Thursday 7th February 2019 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford]

My noble friend is absolutely right that the MHRA is globally recognised, and that it has set the standards worldwide. We want to ensure that as we go into EU exit those standards continue, and that our reputation is maintained internationally.

[Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale (Lab)]

My Lords, can we be assured that, in these and other areas where legislative responsibility is shared between the UK Government and the devolved Governments, there are appropriate arrangements in place behind the scenes—despite the political disagreements—fully to engage the devolved Governments in discussions on preparations for any scenario over the next few weeks?

[Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford]

The noble Lord is absolutely right. There is strong representation of life sciences in all four nations of the United Kingdom, and engagement has been going on across the devolved Administrations and will continue to do so.