Tuesday 28th January 2020

(4 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. I am sure the Secretary of State would acknowledge that I am trying to get the last few questions in, and I think we can speed up rather than trying to make any last final points.

Stephanie Peacock Portrait Stephanie Peacock (Barnsley East) (Lab)
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May I ask the Secretary of State what screening plans are in place for those arriving in the UK from China, and has a contingency fund been established to tackle the potential effects of the coronavirus?

Matt Hancock Portrait Matt Hancock
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Of course, it is incredibly important that we have appropriate measures in place for those who return from China—not only those returning from outside Wuhan, but those returning from Wuhan should they do so. Those are being put in place, and of course we are making budgets available to ensure that all support necessary is given.