Covid-19: Winter Plan Debate

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Covid-19: Winter Plan

Huw Merriman Excerpts
Monday 23rd November 2020

(3 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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Yes, Madam Deputy Speaker.

Huw Merriman Portrait Huw Merriman (Bexhill and Battle) (Con)
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I welcome the change that will allow people in care homes to be visited by two members of their family, who will be tested twice a week. Can the Prime Minister ensure that care homes promote visiting and that there is a register that really calls out those care homes that do not allow it?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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Care homes should follow their own instincts about the wellbeing of their residents. They should follow all the procedures that we have set out and make use of lateral flow testing and other types of protection to ensure that people can see their loved ones and hug them. That is what the people of this country want and that many families across this country want to see. That is what this Government are providing for.