Health Secretary makes swine flu statement to Commons
7 May 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
Health Secretary, Alan Johnson, made a further statement to the Commons on swine flu, updating MPs on how the current situation is affecting the UK.
- Commons Hansard: Swine Flu Update
- Video and Audio: Swine Flu Update
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