Covid-19 Update

Baroness Hoey Excerpts

Monday 29th November 2021 Lords Chamber

[Lord Kamall (Con)]

I thank my noble friend for those points. On the comments made by the South African expert, I raised these issues with officials and experts today; one of the points made was that there are different demographics of who has been affected. We want to make sure that we are being cautious and proportionate. Therefore, we have taken these measures as a precaution. On the efficacy of face masks, the point my noble friend makes shows that there is a debate, but we have decided to err on the side of caution to make sure that we are prepared.

[Baroness Hoey (Non-Afl)]

My Lords, what is the position with aeroplanes coming into Dublin Airport? Have the Irish Government followed the United Kingdom Government? Otherwise, what will happen to people who have come into Dublin and then come across a border where there is obviously no restriction into the United Kingdom?

[Lord Kamall (Con)]

The noble Baroness makes a good point. Health issues are devolved to Northern Ireland, but I will double-check this point and write to her.