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HANSARDClerk of the ParliamentsMy Lords, I wish to notify the House that I have received the following letter from the Clerk of the Parliaments: “I write to inform you of my intention to retire from the office…30 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19My noble friend has been very clear in his views on the actions being taken and I respect them. He speaks for people who feel that way but, I am afraid, as the CMO and Chief…23 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19The police will have the option to draw on military support if they require it. This would follow tried and tested mechanisms and so, for instance, could involve the military…23 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19Businesses in England required to close due to local lockdowns or targeted restrictions can now receive grants worth £1,500 every three weeks. To be eligible for the grant, a…23 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19I am sorry if the noble Baroness did not think I gave due weight to that response. As I have said, we are very concerned to ensure we have scrutiny. We have ensured that each SI…23 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19The noble Baroness is right about how incredibly important it is that we get messaging right. We are in a very complicated situation and everyone is doing their best. She is also…23 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19I thank the right reverend Prelate. I am afraid I am not so on top of that detail as to be able to give him an answer I would have confidence in, but I will certainly take his…23 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19I assure the noble Lord that the department is working extremely hard with the NHS to ensure an absolute minimum of disruption to other treatments. It was thanks only to the…23 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19Sorry, I did have an answer on schools. Our advice for children is very clear: they should have a test only if they have symptoms. Obviously, we are well aware that there is a…23 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19I thank the noble Lord and the noble Baroness for their comments and questions. I assure the noble Baroness that the Government remain committed to the test and trace system, and…23 Sept 2020HANSARDParliamentary Works Estimates CommissionThat Lord McFall of Alcluith and Lord Macpherson of Earl’s Court be appointed as members of the Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission.23 Sept 2020HANSARDParliamentary Works Estimates CommissionMy Lords, this Motion appoints the Lords Members of the Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission, the two names having been nominated by the House of Lords Commission. I beg to…23 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19Certainly, the Prime Minister, the CMO and other advisers have been talking to their Swedish counterparts regularly in order to learn lessons from there. Indeed, they have also…23 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19Obviously, we continue to put out as much public messaging as possible, and we are looking at social media and other ways of getting the attention of that group of people. The…23 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19I have made it clear that the military will not be rolling out but may be called upon to help with certain back-office duties, so I do not accept that characterisation by the…23 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19Obviously, PPE was a significant issue earlier this year. Lots of lessons have been learned. The department continues to work to make sure that we have plans in place. The noble…23 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19I thank my noble friend. As I said to my noble friend Lord Hayward, the Secretary of State is working on this as we speak. He is well aware of the issues faced. As my noble friend…23 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19My noble friend is absolutely right: ensuring that we protect jobs and support those in work has been central to our work so far. As I mentioned in a previous answer, we have put…23 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19The noble Baroness will be aware that, in the announcement yesterday, the advice remains that the clinically extremely vulnerable do not need to shield at the moment, although…23 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19I can certainly assure the noble and gallant Lord that such considerations are at the forefront of everyone’s mind. The noble Baroness, Lady Walmsley, talked about the impact on…23 Sept 2020