increasingly is taking steps to try to bring back manufacturing domestically, too show itself up against those problems in the supply chains from asia and do things like buying jointly and transferring medicines between itself. the uk in the coming weeks and months will have to see if it can engage with some of these things be left out further because of the sheer size would often be able to outbid us. it is a real problem, so it is a story we will keep our eye on. thank you forjoining us here in the programme, thank you for your time. there are calls today to improve treatment for strokes in children. the stroke association says a central database with details of young people who ve suffered a stroke in the uk would improve standards of care. a mother whose son suffered a stroke at just two years old is backing those calls. here s navtej johal. three year old carter has been knocking down a lot of obstacles recently. i think it s been the same for us
we d be able to drive up standards of care and support for children - and families affected by stroke and ensuring those minimum i standards are met and even raising those even higher. l how important is it that a registry is developed? oh, it would be the biggest thing that could happen. i can t support it enough, to be honest. it s absolutely required, crucial. stroke association says a lack of funding is holding back the creation of a registry. the department of health and social care says it welcomes funding applications for research into childhood strokes. carter s family are supporting the charity s calls while marvelling at their son s progress. we are incredibly proud, incredibly proud of everything he does. it s really hard not to cheer when he does something that s naughty and very three year oldy, because on the one hand you don t want naughty behaviour but when it s so age appropriate you just think, yes, that s excellent that you re doing that! navteonhal, bbc news.