Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Rosie Cooper and Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

Wednesday 23rd June 2021 Commons Chamber

[Rosie Cooper (West Lancashire) (Lab)]

Whether he has had discussions with the Scottish Government on a public inquiry on the (a) Scottish and (b) UK Government’s response to the covid-19 outbreak.

[Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Slough) (Lab)]

Whether he has had discussions with the Scottish Government on a public inquiry on the (a) Scottish and (b) UK Government’s response to the covid-19 outbreak.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Iain Stewart)]

I draw the House’s attention to the words of the Prime Minister when he announced the Government’s plans for a public inquiry. He said that we should learn the lessons “as one Team UK” and that the Government

“will consult the devolved Administrations”—[Official Report, 12 May 2021; Vol. 695, c. 137.]

about the scope and remit of the public inquiry. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has started the conversations with his devolved counterparts.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Rosie Cooper and Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

Monday 7th December 2020 Commons Chamber

[Rosie Cooper (West Lancashire) (Lab)]

What support the armed forces are providing during the covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement.

[Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Slough) (Lab)]

What support the armed forces are providing during the covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement.