Covid-19 Update Debate
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David Amess
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(3 years, 7 months ago)
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Matt Hancock
Yes, I will happily work with the hon. Lady on that question. It is a challenge, because of the problem of intergenerational transmission of the virus—I am sure she understands that side of it—so it is an important balance that we need to strike.
Sir David Amess (Southend West) (Con)
I am absolutely delighted with the £9.7 million upgrade of Southend A&E, which is entirely appropriate as we move towards city status. Does my right hon. Friend agree that if Southend is to avoid a lockdown, we cannot have a repetition of the scenes at Short Street testing station yesterday where, apparently, someone in management said that people could turn up without an appointment?
Matt Hancock
I will happily look into the testing in Southend, but it is nice to have some good news for the people there today.