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Debate between Andy Carter and Laura Trott
Monday 1st March 2021

(3 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andy Carter Portrait Andy Carter (Warrington South) (Con)
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What steps his Department is taking to help ensure the safety of students and staff when schools re-open as covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased.

Laura Trott Portrait Laura Trott (Sevenoaks) (Con)
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What steps his Department is taking to help ensure the safety of students and staff when schools re-open as covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased.

Gavin Williamson Portrait The Secretary of State for Education (Gavin Williamson)
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The decision to return to full attendance is based on a balance of risk—on protecting our NHS while protecting students from the harms of missing education. Our decision is evidence-based. We have introduced safety measures, including testing and the extended use of face coverings, alongside other systems of control to minimise transmission of covid.

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