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HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleWhile I note the hon. Gentleman’s point about international comparisons, actually I believe that learning lessons from other countries is something that can be valuable and is…15 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleI would not prejudge what the review will say—it would be wrong to do so—but I do not believe that the hon. Gentleman’s characterisation of the measured and sensible contributions…15 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleIf I recall correctly, my hon. Friend was a distinguished teacher before his service in the House and served on the Education Committee before he ascended to his current…15 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleI would caution the hon. Lady, on the basis of the SAGE advice, that in no region is the R rate above 1. Out of 10 models done recently one suggested that in two regions it might…15 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleMy hon. Friend is right to say that this is about conducting this review so that we have the best scientific and economic evidence, and so that we can make the right decision at…15 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleAs the hon. Gentleman will have heard the Chancellor say on many occasions, we continue to keep all measures to support individuals and businesses under constant review, and I…15 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleMy hon. Friend, a distinguished former Children’s Minister, makes a very good point and that is exactly the sort of thing I will pass on to ensure that the review team considers…15 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleThe review will consider economic and, particularly, clinical and scientific evidence. As I have said before, once the review has reported and the Prime Minister has had an…15 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleMy hon. Friend’s constituency is very near mine, so I suspect that our constituencies have a similar perspective on that. I am happy to give her the reassurance she seeks.15 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleThe hon. Gentleman makes a typically sensible point. It is important that the review is able to be conducted with proper scientific and economic rigour to ensure that we have the…15 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleMy hon. Friend makes an important point about getting our NHS back up and running again not just for emergencies, but for elective procedures and other procedures, which is what…15 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleThroughout, the Government have taken advice from the best scientists and clinicians we have available, and we have looked around the world as well. That is exactly what this…15 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleI am happy to give my hon. Friend the assurance she seeks. We are very much aware that time matters, and this review is being conducted as swiftly and as rigorously as it can be.15 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleAs I have set out, I believe we have made an extremely strong and successful start with our track and trace system. Baroness Harding, who is heading that piece of work, has made…15 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleI am always grateful for questions from my hon. and gallant Friend. The latest figures—as of last week—are that R is not near zero, but is between 0.7 and 0.9. That shows that the…15 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleBefore I answer, may I put on the record on behalf of myself and my hon. Friends our very best wishes to the hon. Member for East Dunbartonshire (Amy Callaghan) for a swift and…15 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleMy hon. Friend is right. She, too, champions her wonderful constituency of Derbyshire Dales, which I have had the privilege of visiting in the past. She is right that it is…15 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleWe have a very close working relationship with the Government in Northern Ireland. We will continue to maintain that and to share information as appropriate, as we have done…15 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to highlight this. I am very happy to join him in supporting Think Local, Shop Local in Cornwall. I do not know if I qualify for these brief few…15 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleWell, it is nice to see the hon. Gentleman, who shadowed the team I was in when I was a Justice Minister, but I have to say that it is unsurprising that his tone remains the same.…15 Jun 2020