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Speaking in the Welsh assembly, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford confirms it was *Roche* that cancelled an agreement for thousands of tests in favour of NHS England. The Welsh government hadnt previously names the company. He was responding to Adam Price of Plaid
Speaking in the Welsh assembly, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford confirms it was *Roche* that cancelled an agreement for thousands of tests in favour of NHS England. The Welsh government hadnt previously names the company. He was responding to Adam Price of Plaid
This comes a day after Roche sent me this statement denying any such agreement:
On Friday the health ministers of the 4 nations agreed a UK wide procurement opt-in system
But some in Wales worried that this is done on a per capita basis, when they have higher infection rates than England, leaving them at a disadvantage for testing kits
But some in Wales worried that this is done on a per capita basis, when they have higher infection rates than England, leaving them at a disadvantage for testing kits
Interestingly some UK nations see the Friday agreement as optional / opt in. Others in Wales see it as the principle route for testing equipment.
Roche statement suggests they are only dealing with NHS England
Who are other suppliers / nations dealing with?
Roche statement suggests they are only dealing with NHS England
Who are other suppliers / nations dealing with?
The Drakeford comments came in the Virtual edition of the Welsh Assembly, showing the value of keeping open forums for scrutiny
