Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact of supply chain disruption on the supply of medical devices to the UK.

We continue to see the impact of global events on supply chains and are aware of increased pressures on global manufacturing capacity. In response, the Department works closely with the Devolved Administrations, NHS England, NHS Supply Chain and suppliers to maintain continuity of supply across a broad range of products to minimise the impact of any potential supply disruptions on patient care.

While supplies have been maintained, responding to some supply chain disruptions has required a switch to alternative products in some instances. The Department proactively monitors supply conditions and engages extensively with industry to identify threats to the supply of medical equipment.