Covid-19 Update Debate
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Valerie Vaz
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(3 years, 2 months ago)
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Sajid Javid
First, I join my right hon. Friend in again expressing thanks to the South African Government for how they have handled this difficult situation. I understand her point about her constituents. Many of us will have constituents in a similar position. It is hard to say when direct flights might start. We have started our hotel booking programme, which is one part of trying to get our citizens back, but we will do everything we can to support them in that way.
Valerie Vaz (Walsall South) (Lab)
We have quite rightly praised the South African doctor, but she saw her patient face to face. What advice, guidance or instruction will the Secretary of State give to GPs? I know that my constituents are keen to see their GPs face to face, which may be more effective than Test and Trace.
Sajid Javid
The right hon. Lady asks an important question. One thing that we are doing is updating guidance throughout the NHS, including for primary care.