AQW 6738/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health to detail his Department’s plans to ensure a sustainable supply of clear face masks for health and social care services.
Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 11 September 2020
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 11 September 2020
- Answer due by
- 28 September 2020
- Answered
- 25 September 202014 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Northern Ireland has also been allocated 8,640 clear masks as part of the UK Make pilot scheme (AQW6653/17-22 refers). If deemed successful further orders will follow with Northern Ireland benefitting proportionately.
The Business Services Organisation has commenced work to secure a supply of clear masks for the longer term. An expression of interest will be placed on the Dynamic Purchasing System in coming weeks.