Covid-19: Schools

Earl of Kinnoull Excerpts

Thursday 14th May 2020 Lords Chamber

The Answer was considered in a Virtual Proceeding via video call.

[The Deputy Speaker (The Earl of Kinnoull) (Non-Afl)]

We will proceed immediately to questions led by the Opposition Front Bench. The Minister will respond to each question in turn. I ask that questions and answers be brief, so that I can call the maximum number of speakers.

--- Later in debate ---

[Baroness Berridge]

Noble Lords will be aware that the scientific evidence we rely on comes from the SAGE committee. Obviously, I join the noble Lord in paying tribute to the hard work of so many parents, teachers and support staff who have not only delivered school meals but printed out worksheets and delivered work to people’s doors. We will move toward the reopening of all schools but this is contingent on scientific advice, which is the best way forward.

[The Deputy Speaker]

My Lords, I very much regret that the time allotted is now up. The day’s Virtual Proceedings are now complete.

Virtual Proceeding adjourned at 7.27 pm.