Question to the Leader of the House:

To ask the Leader of the House, if he will reassess the requirement to wear face coverings in (a) the House of Chamber, (b) voting lobbies, (c) Members' lobby and (d) Westminster Hall during the covid-19 outbreak.

Face coverings are not mandatory for Members in the House of Commons Chamber, voting lobbies, Members’ lobby and Westminster Hall. The current UK Government guidance on face coverings is available on gov.uk. Face coverings are not required by law in the workplace and the Government removed the legal requirement to wear face coverings in public indoor spaces. If you are in a crowded, indoor space where you come into contact with people you do not normally meet, wearing a face covering can help reduce the spread of COVID-19. I encourage all eligible individuals to take up the vaccinations on offer, in order to protect themselves and others in the best way against COVID-19.