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On this page you will find campaign responses related to the Coronavirus and Covid-19 pandemic.

Campaigns

Prime Minister and Gathering in Downing Street Garden

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for your email for which I am grateful. I respect your opinion and it is very clear there should not have been any social gatherings. The Prime Minister has apologised and I accept his apology.

Coronavirus: Preventing School Closures

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me regarding the Schools and Educational Settings (Essential Infrastructure and Opening During Emergencies) which has been introduced to the House of Commons by Robert Halfon MP.

Coronavirus: Vaccine Passports

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about COVID-status certification and vaccine passports.

I am very wary of vaccine passports. The only places where it might be appropriate are perhaps for outside visitors going to care homes.

Coronavirus: Children and the Vaccine

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about offering COVID-19 vaccination to 12- to 15-year-olds. 

Pubs and COVID Vaccines

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the vaccine and access to pubs once they re-open.

Coronavirus: PPE (FFP3 Masks)

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about PPE for NHS staff.

I would like to reassure you that continuing to ensure our frontline staff are properly protected is of paramount importance to me, and to my colleagues on all sides of Parliament.  

Coronavirus: Universal £500 Self-Isolation Payment

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about rumours of a universal £500 self-isolation payment.

Coronavirus: Blood Cancer (Vaccine)

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about vaccines for the family members of those with blood cancer.

Coronavirus: End the Rent Debt Crisis

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about debt and private renters.

Coronavirus: Vaccination and People with Down's Syndrome

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the inclusion of adults with Down's Syndrome on the Clinically Extremely Vulnerable list.

Coronavirus: Dementia and Alzheimer's

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about dementia and coronavirus.

Coronavirus: "Cancel the Cut to Universal Credit" Campaign

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the £20 per week uplift to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits. 

Coronavirus: Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about compulsory basic training (CBT) and lockdown. 

Coronavirus: Teachers and the Vaccine

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for your correspondence about teachers and the vaccine.

Supermarket Hygeine

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about hygiene in supermarkets. 

I understand your concern that supermarkets should be maintaining good hygiene and cleanliness. It is important that customers who are unable to shop online, feel safe to shop in supermarkets.

Coronavirus: Tiers

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for your recent correspondence and indeed your stalwart efforts in combatting the impact of the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: People in Poverty

This is the biggest public health emergency in a generation. I am encouraged by the clear commitment to supporting people, with unprecedented packages of support rolled out for businesses and individuals alike. I also welcome that additional support is being provided through the welfare system, representing an injection of over £6.5 billion.

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Coronavirus: Shielding and Staying at Home (Over-70s and Others)

This is a difficult time for people across the country, and I am extremely grateful to everyone who has been following government guidance by staying alert and keeping socially distant to slow the spread of the virus and reduce pressure on the NHS frontline.

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Coronavirus: British Airways Staff

I regret the commercial decisions that BA have announced, not least because the airline was benefiting from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which was not designed to fund the wages of employees only for companies to put the same staff on notice of redundancy during the furlough period.

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Coronavirus: Maternity Pay & Leave Extension

I understand concerns for babies during this time who have missed out on interaction with other babies due to Covid-19 restrictions. To protect family and others, government guidelines recommend that social distancing in gardens and outdoor spaces should still be followed when meeting others.

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Coronavirus: Returning to Schools

It is important that we start getting children back to school as soon as it is safe to do so. As you know, since 23 March 2020 education and childcare settings have only been open to priority groups (vulnerable children and children of critical workers). Now that we have made progress in reducing the transmission of coronavirus, the Prime Minister has confirmed plans for a phased reopening of schools and educational settings. 

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Coronavirus: Dentists

I have written to ministers regarding the Government's support for dentists during this crisis. The outbreak of the virus is of concern to people and business across the country. The measures announced by the Government aim to support those most impacted by the lockdown measures.

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Coronavirus: Support for Dairy Farmers

Our dairy industry plays a crucial role in feeding our nation and I know this is a difficult time for the sector, particularly for suppliers of the food service trade. As demands shifts, we need to ensure that individual farmers are protected. I have made Ministers aware of the concerns you raise.

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Coronavirus: Courts & Prison

I welcome the collaborative approach taken by Public Health England and Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service. This is essential to ensure the implementation of measures to keep prisoners and prison staff safe, protect the NHS and enable the continued operation of the prison estate. 

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Coronavirus: Road Hauliers

I know the present situation is causing real difficulties for the road haulage sector and I have been in touch with ministers regarding the industry. I also understand that the sector has a vital role to play in the national effort to combat the spread of the disease.

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Coronavirus: Travel Industry

I know the UK travel industry is facing real difficulty in light of the coronavirus outbreak and I fully appreciate your concerns and the seriousness of the situation.

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Coronavirus and Social Care

I completely agree that social care is at the front line of the fight with coronavirus, protecting vulnerable people and continuing to provide vital care in communities across the country.

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Coronavirus: Construction and Building

I share your concern for the safety of all workers who are continuing to travel to work, as they are unable to work from home, including construction workers. The Chief Medical Officer has confirmed that under his advice these workers can continue to work and travel to work.

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Coronavirus: Business Support

t the Budget the Chancellor set out the first stage of the Government’s response with a £30 billion package of support for people and businesses. This included supporting small and medium-sized businesses to cope with the extra costs of Statutory Sick Pay by refunding eligible costs.

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Coronavirus: Foreign Office Response

Consular teams are working around the clock to provide the most accurate information to UK nationals abroad. Travel advice is constantly updated and I know ministers continue to keep advice under close and constant review. I have been assured that the UK will do everything in its power to get those British nationals affected the care, support and advice they need. 

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Coronavirus: Ventilator Supply

Ventilators are vital to treating people with severe cases of COVID-19. It is welcome that the Government has issued a national call-to-arms, asking manufacturers across the country to turn their capabilities towards building more ventilators, while also doing everything it can to buy as many ventilators around the world as possible.

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Coronavirus: Childcare Providers

In response to the outbreak of coronavirus and the increasing number of confirmed cases in the UK, the Government has closed early years providers. Early years providers will only remain open to the children of critical workers who are vital to our fight against coronavirus, such as NHS staff, police and delivery drivers, and the most vulnerable children.

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Coronavirus: Support for Private Renters

The Government is taking action to help the 4.6 million households in the private rented sector by protecting them from rogue landlords, banning unfair fees, and ensuring they have access to longer-term tenancies.

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Coronavirus: Protective Equipment for NHS Staff

NHS staff, care workers, and other medical professionals are on the frontline in the fight against coronavirus, and I am in awe of their dedication, skill and professionalism. Let me assure you that ministers are doing everything they can to ensure the NHS has the equipment and resources it needs to get our country through this crisis.

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Coronavirus: Testing

The Prime Minister and Health Secretary promised industry leaders that they would be given whatever support they need to help government increase testing capabilities across the country. The increased capacity is expected to be ready within four weeks, with highest-priority cases being tested first.

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