Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has for public information adverts on terrestrial television to advise the public during the covid-19 outbreak; and if will make a statement.
On 15 March, a new television advertising campaign was included in to official efforts to ensure the public is aware of the best way to limit and delay the spread of COVID-19.
As well as television, the campaign advice is featuring in newspapers and magazines, on drive-time radio, online and through social media and on billboards and large digital displays, including at bus stops.
Additionally, the Prime Minister is holding daily televised press conference to update the nation on the latest measures taken in the fight against COVID-19.