Covid-19 Update Debate
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Matt Western
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Covid-19 Update
Matt Western Excerpts(4 years, 8 months ago)
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Matt Hancock
Yes. My hon. Friend makes an incredibly important point, which is that we as a nation owe a debt of gratitude to those who work in the NHS, and we need to constantly search for ways to show it, so that they all know how much we value the work that they do.
Matt Western (Warwick and Leamington) (Lab)
I echo the points made by the hon. Member for Thirsk and Malton (Kevin Hollinrake) about an absolute shutdown, and absolute clarity for the public. Does the Secretary of State agree that we urgently need to get more FFP3 masks out there? That is what the frontline health workers are demanding, because they are terrified by the prospect of this crisis. The masks provided to the construction industry would be suitable for healthcare workers, I understand.
Matt Hancock
I will look into that point. The masks need to be clinically right; it is not for me to make that decision, but I will take this up with the chief medical officer.