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HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateYes, of course, I will give that matter consideration. I also make the case that while, as we open up, there may be more transmission, I very much hope that that does not lead—in…19 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateWe are working closely with the Welsh Government to ensure that the testing offer in Wales is as rich and as easily accessible as the testing offer in England. Testing has been a…19 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMay I add my praise for those at the vaccination centre at Harlow Leisurezone? They have been working incredibly hard and we are all very grateful. I would add Essex County…19 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI refer the right hon. Gentleman to my previous answer, which is that the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is leading a review on this area that will report in due course.19 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI am delighted that my hon. Friend, along with my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman), is among the 10 million who have had their second jab; that is really good…19 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateYes, absolutely. The booster shot programme will be rolled out in a similar way to the first two jabs. There will of course be some differences, not least because of the…19 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateOf course, the prioritisation for vaccination when it comes to those who are vulnerable is clinically determined. I know that this question has been looked into. We are also…19 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI was absolutely delighted that on Friday, following the work of Professor Chappell and others, we were able to make the announcement with respect to the vaccination for those who…19 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe admiration in which I hold NHS staff holds no bounds. The question of pay is rightly one for the independent pay review body, and I look forward to its publication.19 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateWe do not think that that is true.19 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThat is the approach we have taken so far since the introduction of the red list and the hotel quarantine. Through the testing of every single passenger who comes here, we…19 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe hon. Lady is quite right to raise this. We have kicked two suppliers off the list of approved suppliers for testing for international travel, and we are quite prepared to do…19 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise this important issue. I know that this is an important announcement for him and his constituents, representing as he does a significant…19 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI recently saw the figures for the proposed increase for NHS spending in Scotland. The proposed increase is lower than in England; it is lower than the money that has been passed…19 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateYes, of course. We want to get back to normal for care home residents—of course we do. We are taking steps in the right direction in England. I cannot comment on the situation in…19 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateWe simply do not know that. We are acting on a precautionary basis. I cannot give the hon. Gentleman that assurance, but we are looking into that question as fast as possible. The…19 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateWe will certainly consider that. I have seen the letter. We have discussed the question. I would add that we have a record number of doctors in this country, in part thanks to the…19 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI certainly agree with the hon. Lady on her final point, on international collaboration and working together, which, along with the Foreign Secretary and the Prime Minister, we…19 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccination UpdateI wish to inform the House of actions we are taking to improve uptake of vaccines across the adult social care sector. In February 2021, we published the UK covid-19 vaccines…14 Apr 2021HANSARDHealth Service Capital EstateI thank everybody who is working at Scunthorpe General Hospital for their incredible effort over the last year. My hon. Friend has been an assiduous campaigner for Scunthorpe…13 Apr 2021