The NHS is preparing to stockpile drugs in preparation for a no deal Brexit , according to Health Secretary Jim Hancock , who said he was confident of a deal , but it was responsible to plan for all possible outcomes . The UK and EU have both said they want to avoid a no deal Brexit , and ministers have rejected speculation about shortages and queues at ports if a deal is not finalised . Hancock also said there would be contingency plans for people booking holidays in other countries who might need medical assistance in the event of a no deal Brexit .
The NHS is preparing to stockpile drugs in preparation for a no deal Brexit, according to Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who said he was confident of a deal, but it was responsible to prepare for all possible outcomes. The UK and EU have both said they want to avoid a no deal Brexit, and ministers have rejected speculation about shortages and queues at ports if a deal is not finalised. Hancock also said there would be contingency plans for people booking holidays in EU countries who might need medical assistance in the event of a no deal Brexit.