Wes Streeting

Wes Streeting

Labour — Ilford North

Speaking in the House of Commons on 17 March 2026

Debate

Meningitis Outbreak

Contribution

My hon. Friend raises such an important point. Let me, through him, convey my thoughts and condolences to Matthew’s family and, via them, to so many families across the country for whom the news headlines will be particularly painful, because they have lived through and are still living with grief and loss as a result of this devastating disease and the loss it can bring about. My hon. Friend is absolutely right that we need to ensure not only that there is wider public understanding of the signs and the symptoms, but that we are not complacent about that within the health system. Sometimes, in busy A&E departments, GP practices or pharmacies, things can get missed. It is important that we that we pick those concerns up and act quickly. I know that there are views on vaccination and the need for more widespread vaccination. I have asked the JCVI to look at that, but we will follow the scientific evidence.

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