Covid-19

Debate between Matt Hancock and Anna McMorrin

Monday 16th March 2020 Commons Chamber

[Matt Hancock]

Yes, this is incredibly important. Communities have a huge role to play in this; it is truly a national effort. I want to empower people on the ground in communities and within the NHS to do the right thing by what is in front of them. We will support wherever possible, but people should not wait for the instruction—they should get on with it.

[Anna McMorrin (Cardiff North) (Lab)]

The World Health Organisation has given the advice of, “Test, test, test”. The Secretary of State has said that there is a limited capacity in terms of testing kits. When will those kits be made available? What is the timeframe? How many does he think we are going to need?

[Matt Hancock]

As many as possible, as soon as possible.