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HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe hon. Lady has answered her own question, because the Prime Minister did announce that that programme is under review, and the results of that will be announced shortly.10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI pay tribute to Kirklees and colleagues who represent the seats within it, who have worked across party lines with national and local government. We have put more resources in,…10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateIt is a real pleasure to be commended on my enthusiasm for technology—normally comments about my enthusiasm are followed by a large “but”. In this case, I totally agree about the…10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThat is exactly what I am trying to do, and I appreciate the tone in which the hon. Gentleman asked the question. To be clear about the data on contact tracing that have just been…10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe challenge of how to keep people in care homes safe is a really tough one, because visits to care homes are important not only for our wellbeing and our desire to see our loved…10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateIn that case, maybe he needs to have a word with the former Prime Minister. Tony Blair is a big fan of mass testing. It is a pity the hon. Gentleman does not know which way he is…10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe hon. Gentleman was rather better when he was supporting the Government action in the first part of his response. He cannot seem to decide whether he is in favour of more…10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThat is an extremely clear and strong position from the Chair of the Select Committee. Of course we are expanding the current technologies. We have a plan, when we are on track…10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateOf course, West Brom is a distinct area and separate in its geography from central Birmingham. However, I caution my hon. Friend that we are seeing sharp rises in cases across…10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateIt is of course my goal for that to happen immediately. The challenge is to increase capacity—a subject that my right hon. Friend and I have discussed at length, and of which I…10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe clarity that the hon. Lady calls for can be provided as follows. If you have symptoms, get a test. If you do not have symptoms, and you have not been asked to get a test,…10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateWe consider the approach to local action on a ward-by-ward level. For instance, in parts of east Lancashire and west Yorkshire we have a ward-by-ward decision. That is driven by…10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI will take away the point my hon. Friend makes and discuss it further with the business managers. I have come to the House today to be able to answer questions on this matter. I…10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateAcross the country, the average distance people have to travel is 6.4 miles. It is really important that the messages from all those who are responsible public servants and those…10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateYes. My hon. Friend, who speaks so clearly for his constituents and for the young people who enjoy those facilities, will I am sure be pleased to know that youth groups are exempt…10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThis programme will be rolled out by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, because we will be working very closely with local authorities to make it happen,…10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI am very happy to meet my hon. Friend, who speaks so strongly for Crewe and all its residents to discuss, the need for a high-quality NHS. Of course, my hon. Friend is a…10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateNo, because the testing sites operate, of course, in a covid-secure way; we put a huge amount of effort into the infection control procedures at testing sites. I want to…10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy hon. Friend is a former military logistics expert, and in my experience—especially my recent experience during this crisis—there are no greater logistics experts in the world…10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI welcome the hon. Gentleman’s enthusiasm for mass testing. He might want to have a word with his Front-Bench colleague, the hon. Member for Leicester South (Jonathan Ashworth).…10 Sept 2020