HIV: Testing and Medical Care Debate
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Lord Scriven
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HIV: Testing and Medical Care
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Baroness Merron (Lab)
I certainly can assure my noble friend that, in our discussions with the devolved Governments, we highlight this area and will continue to do so.
Lord Scriven (LD)
My Lords, I have a question about regional variations. Some 37% of all community tests were carried out in London in 2023, but only 1.1% in the north-east. What action will the Government take to deal with this regional variation?
Baroness Merron (Lab)
The UKHSA supports local areas to improve delivery, not least through data monitoring and reporting, which is vital. Without commenting on specifics, I will say that there will be variation because of incidence and the needs of local populations. We account for this in our funding and direction. What really matters is equality of access and outcome, which will remain a real focus of the plan that I look forward to presenting to your Lordships’ House.