Covid-19: Vaccination Programme Debate
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
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Covid-19: Vaccination Programme
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Lord Bethell (Con)
My Lords, I do not agree with the noble Lord’s analysis. We are sometimes constrained by supply, but I am reassured that we will hit the targets that I articulated. London has a younger demographic, which is why the rollout percentages can seem lower than in other areas.
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Non-Afl) [V]
My Lords, will the Minister outline the Government’s strategy to address those areas and people who are reluctant to take up the vaccine? Those of us who have had it know that it is the passport to our freedom.
Lord Bethell (Con)
My Lords, we have an extremely sophisticated and energetic programme in this regard. Let me flag that the most important influencers in anyone’s decision on whether to take the vaccine are the people whom they know and love. The best way to encourage vaccine uptake is to take the vaccine yourself.