Context
The question addresses the role of the UK Union during the COVID-19 outbreak, focusing on cooperation and response efforts.
Question
What assessment has been made of the role of the Union during the covid-19 outbreak? As all nations start to lift lockdown measures and interconnectivity increases, it is important that we work together to track and trace any cases across borders such as between England and Wales. Does my right hon. Friend agree this shows how stronger we are working together?
Answer from Simon Hart
Our co-ordinated UK-wide response to the threat posed by covid-19 is testament to the strength and value of the Union. People and businesses in Wales and across the UK have benefited from the Government's unprecedented package of support, which is far beyond the scale that any UK nation could offer alone. My hon. Friend makes a very good point, and I absolutely agree with her. Covid does not respect political boundaries and it does not respect national boundaries. As a result of that, we have had something in the region of 110 meetings now at which the Welsh Government were present so that we can approach this issue as one United Kingdom.
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