Jeff Smith
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(4 years, 8 months ago)
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Matt Hancock
No. We are very clear that herd immunity is not part of our plan. It is a scientific concept; it is not a goal or a strategy. On the first part of the hon. Gentleman’s question, yes, we will be publishing that modelling.
Jeff Smith (Manchester, Withington) (Lab)
In the interests of transparency and public confidence, will the Secretary of State clarify whether he will be publishing the advice that explains the rationale for how testing will be expanded, so that people understand what groups are going to be tested next and how those cohorts are to be prioritised?
Matt Hancock
I will look into that question and get back to the hon. Gentleman.