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HANSARDCovid-19: Over-75sMy Lords, that is slightly beyond the reach of the Department of Health and Social Care, but I appreciate the noble Lord’s point.09 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Over-75sMy Lords, the noble Baroness makes the point extremely powerfully. Of course, our prevailing feeling is of admiration for all those who have, through love and companionship, cared…09 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Over-75sMy Lords, the priority list from the JCVI indicates that all residents in care homes, older adults and those over 80 will be first. But, with the current state of the rollout, all…09 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Over-75sThe noble Lord explains the situation of those who have been in care homes and separated from their loved ones extremely well. We all feel extremely heartbroken by the stories of…09 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Over-75sI completely recognise the concern of my noble friend and of many in the Chamber on this point, so I shall provide concrete reassurance. Everyone will receive their second dose…09 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Over-75sMy Lords, we have now reached more than 80% of over-80 year-olds. Local vaccination services, of which there are more than 1,000 in England, co-ordinate the delivery of…09 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Over-75sMy Lords, it is a sad fact that this horrible virus targets over-75s more than any other group. We should all be proud of the country’s determination to protect the lives of the…09 Feb 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, I want to say a massive thank you to all noble Lords for their questions and, in particular, for the extremely kind and generous comments about the NHS, healthcare…08 Feb 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, at the outset, I thank the massive cross-government and civic movement that has mobilised to fight the disease. It is not possible to name-check everyone, but I single…08 Feb 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021That the Grand Committee do consider the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021. Relevant document: 43rd Report from the…08 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy noble friend makes a key point on the dilemma we face. Do we prioritise the second dose or do we try to get the first dose to those who need it? Our policy is crystal clear:…04 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe noble Baroness is entirely right that understanding of the role of aerosols is growing. Frankly, I find it quite terrifying. She is right that we need to look particularly at…04 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI am afraid to say that the noble Lord’s point makes no sense to me whatever. We are not going to go around the country asking people whether they refused to take the vaccine. We…04 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, I do not have the precise figures that the noble Lord asks for at my fingertips. All I know is that the armed services have performed an enormously important role in the…04 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, I have taken the noble Baroness’s insight on this to the department where it is being plugged into the Vaccine Taskforce and the JCVI. Her championship of this cause is…04 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, we have done an enormous amount for those who have been working in domiciliary care. The noble Lord is entirely right to shine a spotlight on those who play such an…04 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, I pay tribute to my noble friend for his work in this matter. I am extremely pleased to hear that the meetings with officials have gone well. I pay tribute to all those…04 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, the Government take very seriously their commitments and obligations to those British citizens who live overseas. It is a matter of considerable concern that they be…04 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, the noble Baroness is right, and I am grateful to her for giving me sight of her question in advance. Her point is completely valid and I support her interest in this.…04 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy noble friend hits the nail on the head. Nothing could be a greater priority to the Government than the opening of all schools, and primary schools are at the top of the list. I…04 Feb 2021