asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether, as part of their response to any positive recommendations from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation's review of human papilloma virus (HPV), they will provide guidance to the National Health Service on how females outside any schools-based programme will be able to access HPV vaccination; and [HL3548]

How quickly after they receive the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation's advice with respect to human papilloma virus vaccines they expect to be able to make recommendations to the National Health Service on their use. [HL3549]

The department is seeking advice on the new human papilloma virus vaccine from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) which is an independent expert advisory committee. Ministers will consider advice from JCVI when it is forthcoming.

The department will consider the range of implementation issues should the vaccine be recommended, including timing of introduction.