Coronavirus: Covid-19 vaccine roll-out. Frequently Asked Questions
This Commons Library briefing addresses commonly asked questions about the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine.

This Commons Library briefing addresses commonly asked questions about the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine.
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Covid-19 vaccine take-up rates in London’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 9 March from 9.25-11.00am. The debate has been initiated by Andy Slaughter MP.
The Medicines and Medical Devices Bill 2019-21 (Bill 136) was introduced in the Commons on 13 February 2020 and had its Second Reading on 2 March 2020. The Committee Stage ran from 8-10 June 2020 and remaining Commons stages took place on 23 June 2020. The Bill was considered in the Lords between June 2020 and January 2021. Consideration of the Lords amendments will take place in the Commons on 27 January 2021.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of UK vaccination policy. It includes an introduction to the science of vaccination and covers UK vaccination programmes, as well as considering the response of the Government to the UK's loss of the World Health Organization's (WHO) measles elimination status.
Debate Pack
On Monday 11 January 2020 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on an e-petition relating to the rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations. Tonia Antoniazzi MP will open the debate.
Insight
The challenge to secure enough vaccines for the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people.
Research Briefing
Debate Pack
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 24 November 2020 at 9.30am on recognising and preserving the value of charity-funded medical research in the 2020 Spending Review. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee and the debate will be opened by Dr James Davies MP and Chris Green MP.
Debate Pack
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall at 9.30am on Tuesday 10 November 2020 on Obesity and the Covid-19 outbreak. The debate will be opened by Jim Shannon MP.
Debate Pack
A debate will be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 5 November 2020 on the UK Government’s role in ensuring innovation and equitable access to treatment within the international covid-19 response. The debate will be opened by Wendy Chamberlain MP and Sarah Champion MP. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee.
Research Briefing
Research Briefing
Childhood Immunisation Statistics (CBP 8556) by Rachael Harker. This note reports on vaccinations that are given to children up to five years of age. Data is presented for constituent countries of the UK and at regional and local authority level in England. Where available international comparisons are provided.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of key issues facing the NHS and social care services during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, and links to official UK and international guidance and data. It also lists other reliable sources of information in the health and social care sector, including comment from organisations representing patients, staff and service providers. This briefing paper was last updated on 13 July 2020.
Research Briefing
Over 67,000 NHS staff in England are EU nationals - 5.5% of all staff. Overall, 13.8% of NHS staff say that their nationality is not British. Facts and figures on the nationality of NHS staff for doctors, nurses and other groups, and changes since the Brexit vote.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides an account of ventilator availability and procurement in the UK, a summary of government action, and a discussion of other issues associated with ventilator use.
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