Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government what is their response to the guidance of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation which states that vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus is recommended for infants; and if they intend to accept that recommendation, when they expect members of the public to begin receiving their vaccination.

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation is actively reviewing evidence for new and emerging products for a potential respiratory syncytial virus immunisation programme for adults and will advise Government once their review has concluded. The Department will support the implementation of any policy arising from this advice with NHS England and UK Health Security Agency as soon as is practicable.