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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Covid-19: Test, Track and Trace

Tuesday 5 May 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Laura Trott asked the Secretary of State about plans for rolling out the contact-tracing app to a large proportion of the UK population.
  • The Secretary of State responded that privacy is a key design principle, with data stored on individuals' phones without sharing with the Government unless a test is needed.
  • The Secretary of State noted that early signs show strong support, with 80% of Isle of Wight residents expressing a desire for the app.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Laura Trott Con Feltham and Heston
NHS
Context

The government is developing a new test, track and trace program to control the spread of COVID-19.

Question

What plans does the Secretary of State have for rolling out the contact-tracing app to a large proportion of the population, and how will he alleviate privacy concerns?

Answer from Matthew Hancock (The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care)

We are committed to ensuring that people understand the benefits of the test, track and trace programme. Privacy is by design, as data is held on individuals' phones without going to the Government unless someone needs a test. Early signs show strong support, with 80% of Isle of Wight residents wanting to download it. A big communications campaign will explain these points.

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