Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how the cost of a covid-19 PCR test when travelling abroad has been formulated; and if he will reduce the cost of that test.

The cost of tests is set by the companies operating in the private testing market. The government is working with the travel industry and private testing providers to see how we can further reduce costs for the British public while ensuring travel is as safe as possible.

We are considering a range of options including cheaper tests being used when passengers return home. The price of tests has reduced significantly in recent weeks, with some providers offering testing packages for green arrivals starting at £43.