Debates between Seema Malhotra and Nadhim Zahawi during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Wed 8th Sep 2021

Covid Vaccine Passports

Debate between Seema Malhotra and Nadhim Zahawi
Wednesday 8th September 2021

(3 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nadhim Zahawi Portrait Nadhim Zahawi
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My right hon. Friend asks an important question. When I or a Minister from the Cabinet Office stands at the Dispatch Box and shares the detail of the implementation, we will address that issue in full.

Seema Malhotra Portrait Seema Malhotra (Feltham and Heston) (Lab/Co-op)
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The Night Time Industries Association and others have expressed concerns about the practical implementation of this policy. As the Minister has highlighted, those questions remain and need to be answered quickly. Will the Minister also publish clear guidance on which events and venues will require a covid passport? There will also be increased costs for businesses at a time when they are recovering, so will they also be getting extra funding, and when will that be announced?

Nadhim Zahawi Portrait Nadhim Zahawi
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Absolutely, we will issue clear guidance about venues. Nightclubs are a particular concern when it comes to evidence from other countries of super-spreader events, but, absolutely, we will do that.