Covid-19 Update Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Covid-19 Update

David Johnston Excerpts
Wednesday 19th January 2022

(2 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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I thank the hon. Lady very much. We are working fast to unblock it so that people get the fourth jab as fast as possible.

David Johnston Portrait David Johnston (Wantage) (Con)
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I warmly welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement. Will he not just remove the work from home guidance but actively encourage people to return to the office, which is good for the economy and particularly important for younger workers, who cannot get the skills, experience and networks that they need by working from home?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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I agree with that. I think that across Whitehall we need to show a lead and make sure that we get back to work—that everybody gets back to work. It is safe to do so, provided everybody exercises the due caution that I have set out today. I entirely agree with my hon. Friend.