Covid-19 Update Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Covid-19 Update

Christian Wakeford Excerpts
Wednesday 12th May 2021

(3 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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Yes. I believe that is vital, because the inquiry must learn from the direct experiences of the bereaved who have suffered so much. They will provide invaluable evidence for the inquiry. It is also, plainly, a matter of justice and fairness. I fully accept the point that the right hon. Gentleman raises.

Christian Wakeford Portrait Christian Wakeford (Bury South) (Con)
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I would like to start by thanking everyone across Radcliffe, Prestwich and Whitefield for their work on the vaccine roll-out, which is allowing us to go through the road map and reopen the economy. There are those who are still asking a few questions, in particular those who are about to get married. That should be the best day of their lives, but they are still worried about what the guidance will say, when they can get married from next week. Will my right hon. Friend commit to publishing it, so that we know what social distancing guidance will look like moving forward and they can fully enjoy that best day of their lives?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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From Monday, the rule of 30 applies to marriages. We will, before the end of this month, set out all the details about the marriage world post-21 June.