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.
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.
I understand that Bill proposes to make a provision for educationa
Dear Constituent,
Thank you for contacting me about offering COVID-19 vaccination to 12- to 15-year-olds.
As the Chief Medical Officer has said, the COVID-19 Delta variant is highly infectious and very common, so the great majority of the unvaccinated will catch COVID-19.
Dear Constituent,
Thank you for contacting me about the vaccine and access to pubs once they re-open.
I have stated many times that I am strongly opposed to any form of internal 'COVID passport' or 'certificate' once restrictions are being lifted and our economy and our society is allowed to re-op
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.
Dear Constituent,
Thank you for contacting me about rumours of a universal £500 self-isolation payment.
I can confirm that there are no plans to introduce a new universal £500 self-isolation payment.
Dear Constituent,
Thank you for contacting me about vaccines for the family members of those with blood cancer.
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advises that the first priorities for the current COVID-19 vaccination programme should be the prevention of COVID-19 mortality
Dear Constituent,
Thank you for contacting me about debt and private renters.
Problem debt is often difficult to escape and can have a devastating impact on existing issues including family problems and poor mental health.
Dear Constituent,
Thank you for contacting me about the inclusion of adults with Down's Syndrome on the Clinically Extremely Vulnerable list.
I know that this has been a challenging time for everyone, and I am extremely grateful for the sacrifices that everyone has made during this time.
Early in
Dear Constituent,
Thank you for contacting me about dementia and coronavirus.
I imagine how challenging it must be for families caring for loved ones during this difficult time, particularly those who have needed to take on extra responsibilities.
Dear Constituent,
Thank you for contacting me about the £20 per week uplift to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits.
As I am sure you are aware, this extra support was announced by the Chancellor as a temporary measure in March 2020 to support those facing the most financial disrupt
Dear Constituent,
Thank you for contacting me about compulsory basic training (CBT) and lockdown.
As part of national lockdown restrictions, all training and testing in England has been postponed until further notice.
Dear Constituent,
Thank you for your correspondence about teachers and the vaccine.
I completely agree with you that the best place for young people to be is safely at school and I know the Government is working hard to get children back into school as soon as is possible healthwise.
Of course, I
Dear Constituent,
Thank you for contacting me about hygiene in supermarkets.
I understand your concern that supermarkets should be maintaining good hygiene and cleanliness.
Dear Constituent,
Thank you for your recent correspondence and indeed your stalwart efforts in combatting the impact of the coronavirus.
Constituents are understandably disappointed that all of Lincolnshire is being included in the new Tier 3 of restrictions, when infection spikes have been h
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
