Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he has had discussions with Health and Social Care Northern Ireland on its response to potential cervical screening errors at the Southern Health and Social Care Trust between January 2008 and October 2021.

I recognise the seriousness of concerns regarding cervical screening services that the honourable member raises. This is a devolved matter and responsibility rests with the Northern Ireland Department of Health.

The Government will continue to engage with women’s groups and the Department of Health to ensure that all women in Northern Ireland are receiving the care they need.