Oral Answers to Questions

Seamus Logan Excerpts

Tuesday 20th October 2026 Commons Chamber

[Dame Diana Johnson]

The national position in England remains that gluten-free bread and mixes can be prescribed on the national health service for eligible people diagnosed with coeliac disease. As my hon. Friend says, ICBs can restrict or end the prescribing of gluten-free food, but I am happy to discuss this matter with her.

[Seamus Logan (Aberdeenshire North and Moray East) (SNP)]

The Department has thus far refused to publish the impact assessment associated with the US-UK pharma deal. May I ask what the Government are trying to hide?

[Mr Frith]

The first nation status that we have with US pharma is an advance on the usual relationships—it comes with huge benefits—but I should be happy to take away more specific concerns that the hon. Gentleman may have following a conversation after today.