The UK Government resisted helping expats obtain a suitable vaccine until the last possible moment. I have written replies from the Health Ministry, the NHS and FCDO regarding their stance in this matter. The UK Government was shamed into acting by the Chinese, French and other Government's; vaccinating their Expat citizens in the first place. Following the US Pfizer donations the UK then decided to donate some Astra Zeneca. The UK Government were by no means instrumental, their lack lustre hold back approach contributed to the situation as we all know. Credit should be directed at the BCCT for coordinating the first vaccine response. It's only now that the UK Government will accept, Astra Zeneca, Pfizer, Modena, Johnson and Johnson administered in Thailand. And of course when it's time to take some credit there's always a photo opportunity and a chance to create some spin.