Debates between Lord Gardiner of Kimble and Baroness Jolly during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Wed 29th Apr 2020

Garden Centres

Debate between Lord Gardiner of Kimble and Baroness Jolly
Wednesday 29th April 2020

(4 years, 6 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Jolly Portrait Baroness Jolly
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There are rumours that garden centres are to reopen soon, which would be good for customers wanting to choose their plants—good for garden centres and customers. It is an easy place to keep social distance and it is good for our mental health. Will the Minister tell the House what is holding back the decision?

Lord Gardiner of Kimble Portrait Lord Gardiner of Kimble
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As I said, this is subject to the five tests that the Government have set in terms of dealing with the health crisis. I have been working on ensuring with the HTA that, when it is deemed correct, we are in a position to open and for garden centres and nurseries to fulfil what I agree is a great function to help with our well-being.