Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Tom Randall and Bim Afolami

Monday 12th October 2020 Commons Chamber

[Tom Randall (Gedling) (Con)]

What recent steps he has taken to help ensure that universities can deliver safe (a) teaching and (b) student services during the covid-19 outbreak.

[Bim Afolami (Hitchin and Harpenden) (Con)]

What recent steps he has taken to help ensure that universities can deliver safe (a) teaching and (b) student services during the covid-19 outbreak.

[The Minister for Universities (Michelle Donelan)]

We announced a package of measures in May to support the sector. We have also issued guidance on reopening, reflecting advice from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies, and we have worked with universities to ensure that they have outbreak plans that are shared with their local Public Health England teams. We will shortly provide additional guidance on winter planning and end-of-term preparations.