Wuhan Coronavirus Debate
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Alec Shelbrooke
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(4 years, 5 months ago)
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Matt Hancock
I am very happy to ensure that that case is taken up with the Home Office.
Alec Shelbrooke (Elmet and Rothwell) (Con)
I congratulate my right hon. Friend on the way he and his officials have handled this crisis, which has helped to keep the threat at “moderate”, and Members across the House on the non-partisan approach they have taken. I am concerned, however, that because we have broadcast that the threat is moderate people may become complacent. Will he increase the number of public health messages? I have heard them on the radio, but it struck me at motorway service stations on the way down yesterday that there was no public health information there. In areas of handwashing and bathroom use, it would probably be quite advisable.
Matt Hancock
That is an excellent idea. We are open to all ideas of that kind and I will look directly into it.