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Covid-19: Devolved Administrations

Wednesday 13 May 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • The Secretary of State has been in discussions with counterparts from devolved Administrations, other UK administrations, and the Irish Government to facilitate cooperation and mutual aid during the covid-19 outbreak.
  • Discussions aim to align experts and chief medical officers for a coordinated approach to the pandemic.
  • The contact tracing app is seen as part of a sensible exit strategy from the pandemic.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Stephen Doughty Labour (Co-op) Cardiff South and Penarth
NHS Northern Ireland Scotland Wales
Context

Discussions on cooperation during the pandemic are ongoing between different parts of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

Question

What discussions has the Secretary of State had with his counterparts from the devolved Administrations, other UK administrations, and the Irish Government to facilitate co-operation and mutual aid during the covid-19 outbreak? Are there any potential difficulties regarding contact tracing apps developed by different jurisdictions?

Answer from The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis

We are working closely to ensure continued cooperation. The contact tracing app aims to be part of a sensible exit strategy from the pandemic, and I have been in conversations with the Irish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive to align our experts and chief medical officers for a joined-up approach.

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