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HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe hon. Gentleman will understand that I do not know the details of that particular situation, but I reassure him and the House that, whether for our boosters offer or the…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe hon. Lady will know that, as I said in my statement, the vaccines are absolutely central to protecting us against this virus, but it would be wrong for anyone to suggest that…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateAs the hon. Gentleman will know, one reason why our vaccination programme has been such a huge success is that it is a truly UK-wide programme. We are able to do that because of…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateYes, I happily join my hon. Friend in that. If you live in Stoke-on-Trent South, there is a great new walk-in centre, so please go on Friday, because the best way to protect…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateWith permission, Mr Speaker, I will make a statement on the covid-19 pandemic and the life-saving work of our vaccination programme. If I may, I would like to start by saying a…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe second doses for 16 and 17-year-olds will be available from Monday next week. I also join my hon. Friend in thanking, in particular, the local schools for all the work that…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateAs my right hon. Friend will know, the reason that third doses, or boosters—however they are classified—are not currently shown on the app is that they are not required for…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateFirst, may I say to the hon. Gentleman that one of the biggest successes of our national vaccination programme is the UK-wide approach, which has really helped to build…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateYes; I would be very happy to have that meeting with the right hon. Gentleman, because this is an important issue. While I have not yet read the entire report, I read the summary…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateWe do support the proposal for an international pandemic treaty, but it is not yet fully supported by many countries, and some actually object to such a move. Many agree on the…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy right hon. Friend will know that our booster programme is one of the most successful in the world, with more than 12 million vaccines already delivered across the UK; 2 million…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThat would be a decision for clinicians.15 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI listened carefully to what the hon. Lady said and I will take that away, but let me give her some reassurances. We work very carefully on the vaccination programme with GPs,…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateAs my right hon. and learned Friend knows, the vaccines are safe and effective, as set out by our world-beating regulator, the MHRA. He makes an important point and I would be…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy hon. Friend highlights the importance of access, whether through vaccination centres, walk-in centres, pop-up centres or pharmacies. A record number of pharmacies are working…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI know the right hon. Gentleman likes to create problems where they do not exist, but we should not always let him get away with it. There is no problem with the app. If he had…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateAs always, my right hon. Friend makes an important point. I will not go through the arguments about why vaccination, whether of social care or NHS workers, is so important,…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateOne practical example is the record funding going into the sector, which I mentioned to my right hon. Friend the Member for Forest of Dean (Mr Harper). Part of that funding is…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI hope I have understood the hon. Lady correctly. She mentioned “bugs in the system”. She made two separate points there. If someone has been given a third jab, whether a third…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe right hon. Gentleman stated that no one wants to see any further restrictions, and that is absolutely true. As I set out in my statement, one of the best ways that we can all…15 Nov 2021