Covid-19 Update Debate
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Stephen Metcalfe
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(2 years, 4 months ago)
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Sajid Javid
The hon. Gentleman will know that we have kept rules in place that will allow people to claim sick pay from day one. As for the question of whether further support is needed, we keep that under review and provide further support if it is necessary.
Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock) (Con)
I thank my right hon. Friend for the work that he has been doing and the speed with which he has been doing it. Can he confirm to my constituents that as soon as more is known about the new variant and if it is deemed to be less of a threat than first thought—as is starting to emerge from the evidence in South Africa and the people who first identified it—he will act swiftly to remove restrictions, particularly the one on self-isolation, regardless of vaccine status, especially in the run-up to Christmas?
Sajid Javid
Yes, I can give my hon. Friend that assurance.