Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to introduce a covid-19 screening regime at airports that helps to protect people from that disease while enabling the travel industry to recover from the financial effect of the outbreak.

The aviation sector plays a key role in our future as a global trading nation, as well as playing a critical role in local economies. The Government is working closely with the sector to enable its restart and recovery.

Airlines will be asked to provide the latest Public Health England information at several stages of the passenger journey, including as part of the booking process, at check-in, and on board the aircraft. Airports are also displaying posters and digital signage relaying Government information about COVID-19.

The Government’s approach to passenger screening is being kept under review as the pandemic develops. This may mean that measures and procedures change as we control the spread of, and understand more about, the virus. Any changes to our approach will be led by advice from PHE, SAGE and the Chief Medical Officer.