Covid-19 Update

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The MP asked how many over-40s had received both doses at the time of the statement and inquired about the impact on hospital admissions for those who have been vaccinated against the delta variant.

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The MP questioned whether 19 July was a realistic goal given current trends and asked if there would be any further restrictions imposed, especially in areas like Leicester.

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The MP inquired about the effectiveness of the vaccine against hospital admissions for the delta variant and asked if mixed schedules could be considered.

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The MP asked about hospital admissions in Wrexham over the past month, particularly due to the delta variant.

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The MP asked how many patients over 40 had not received a second dose by June 14th.

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The MP asked how many adults over 40 had not received both doses by the deadline of July 19th.

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The MP asked about the effectiveness of mixed schedules in preventing hospital admissions due to the delta variant.

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Ashworth expressed concern over the decision to lift all coronavirus restrictions by July 19th, questioning if this is premature or too confident given current case trends. He asked about long covid cases and potential disruptions to schooling. He inquired whether lifting restrictions was irreversible and what plans existed for winter.

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Ashworth inquired about funding beyond September for NHS recovery efforts, asking when hospitals would guarantee meeting pre-pandemic targets such as the 18-week waiting time standard and cancer treatment target. He also raised concerns over the GP data transfer initiative.

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Ashworth questioned whether social care reforms would be launched and raised concerns over propriety of ministers using personal email accounts for government business.

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In welcoming the new Secretary of State to his post, he asked whether Sajid Javid would also give thought to how to prepare the NHS and care system for future pandemics, including making sure that local authorities have long-term stability in funding to ensure they can look after every older person with dignity and respect.

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Philippa Whitford inquired about reviewing or modifying current covid policy, specifically quarantine and traffic light system to avoid importing dangerous variants. She also raised concerns over the NHS Test and Trace system's effectiveness and isolation payments.

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Lucy Allan expressed delight at Sajid Javid's return to the Front Bench and sought confirmation that all restrictions will be lifted on July 19th.

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Wilson welcomed Sajid Javid to the role and requested cross-party work on social care reform as promised in manifestos.

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Costa welcomed Sajid Javid and asked if he would meet him regarding the future of Feilding Palmer Hospital in Lutterworth.

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Shannon congratulated Sajid Javid and asked when people would be able to attend worship without masks as diners can in restaurants.

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Mullan asked if Sajid Javid would meet him urgently to discuss the proposal of a Cheshire-Merseyside Integrated Care System.

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Welcomes the Secretary of State to his new role and calls for investment in social care, highlighting the £8 billion lost over a decade. Requests the minister to bring forward proposals by Christmas.

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Welcomes the Secretary of State and asks about speeding up trials for new drugs and improving air extraction systems to combat covid-19.

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Suggests cross-party work on social care reform and inquires about the National Audit Office report's findings regarding test and trace data availability for local directors of public health.

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Welcomes the Secretary of State and asks about allowing congregations in church to sing hymns together.

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Raises concerns about cases rising due to schools and asks whether wearing masks should become mandatory in schools.

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Welcomes the Secretary of State and asks for closer cooperation between Health and Social Care, local councils, social care providers, businesses, and community representatives.

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Raises concern about the Secretary of State's outside earnings during the pandemic and asks for NHS staff pay rise support.

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Welcomes the Secretary of State and requests assistance in bringing back physical GP meetings.

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Asks for assurance that NHS will remain public, particularly regarding practices leased to private US healthcare companies.

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Questions about returning maternity services at Stafford’s County Hospital after being suspended during the pandemic.

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Inquires whether he will deliver a pay rise to NHS staff in England, at least matching Scotland’s rates.

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Welcomes the Secretary of State back and asks about data-driven decision-making in the pandemic response.

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Despite the best efforts of our hard-working NHS staff, covid-19 has created a backlog in cancer care. Macmillan estimates that the backlog of people receiving their first cancer treatment stands at 37,000 people across England. Will he commit to addressing the cancer backlog and investing in the NHS workforce?

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Is the Secretary of State aware that Professor Sir Andrew Pollard recently told my Committee that we need to be aware that new variants are likely to infect even the vaccinated, but high protection against hospitalisation continues despite spread of cases in the community. What will my right hon. Friend do to inform the public?

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The Home Office recently updated its visa guidance to say that new international students and those returning to the UK must be here by 27 September or lose their post-study work rights. Will the Secretary of State urgently meet his successor as Home Secretary to seek this change?

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One of the big challenges in my area is parents, grandparents and guardians having to deal with children and students from local schools and colleges who have to isolate for sometimes a third or fourth time. This is having a huge impact on education, mental health and wellbeing. What extra PCR testing and new approach to isolating can be introduced?

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In Bexley borough we have some of the highest-performing vaccination teams in the country. Will my right hon. Friend confirm that the vaccine roll-out remains his top priority?

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In Newcastle, infection rates are doubling every week and are now at over 400 per 100,000. More people are being asked to self-isolate. Does the Secretary of State recognise that this is one reason for higher rates in areas with high levels of low-paid and insecure work? As a former Chancellor, will he fight for more support?

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Does my right hon. Friend share my concerns regarding this winter, when we predict that an increase in covid hospitalisations may be superimposed on normal NHS winter pressures? Can he confirm that plans and preparations are being put in place now to support our NHS?

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The Prime Minister told us that he had a ready-made plan back in July 2019. What has changed? Does the plan exist?

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Does his optimism on the end of domestic restrictions extend to those who want to take up international travel again or work in the industry? Is he also confident that the three fifths he mentioned who have been double-jabbed will be able to go to amber list countries without quarantine?

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There are those in government who are preparing the ground for the return of restrictions in the autumn and winter. Will he rule out the use of lockdowns and restrictions in the winter?

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I give a warm welcome to my right hon. Friend. I wish him very well. I am looking for a change in policy as much as a change in tone. I return him to the subject of education. Estimates suggest that a quarter of a million children are missing school today due to precautionary isolations, the vast majority of them sequential due to the bubbles they are caught in. Under the current rules, 10 days of isolation is then unavoidable, even with a negative PCR test. Have our young people not suffered enough? Are we really going to continue to do this to ourselves? Is this not an area, given the availability and reliability of testing now, where I might find the change of policy that I am looking for?