17 July 2023
The Pandemic Response and Recovery All-Party Parliamentary Group heard about the failings of the Yellow Card system, set up to act as an early warning system for unexpected adverse drug reactions, and the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS), the main source of vaccine injury compensation.
19 June 2023
The Pandemic Response and Recovery All-Party Parliamentary Group has heard how, if adopted, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) proposed Pandemic Treaty and amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) risk handing the international advisory health body unprecedented powers to declare pandemics, lockdowns and mandate vaccines, with the force of international law.
15 May 2023
The Pandemic Response and Recovery All-Party Parliamentary Group has met to discuss the impact of Ofcom’s guidance notes to broadcasters on Coronavirus as well as broader, emerging issues with Ofcom's regulatory functions and principles.
24 April 2023
The Pandemic Response and Recovery All-Party Parliamentary Group is calling for an urgent focus on children’s recovery from the pandemic, prioritising social interactions and wellbeing over the coming months, after hearing from an expert panel on persistent and severe school absence.