Monday 16th March 2020

(4 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matt Hancock Portrait Matt Hancock
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Yes, that is very important. I was in Cardiff on Friday to discuss that with my opposite number who attended the Cobra meeting today. We are working very closely with the Welsh authorities, which, of course, run the NHS in Wales.

Ben Lake Portrait Ben Lake (Ceredigion) (PC)
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What consideration have the Government made of the possibility that some people, especially those living in London, may, in light of today’s announcement, decide to move from more urban areas to rural areas? Will the Secretary of State reassure us that additional resources will be made available to local health authorities should there prove to be a significant shift in population?

Matt Hancock Portrait Matt Hancock
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Yes, of course, I will keep both of those under review.