House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Covid-19: Vaccine Roll-out and Relaxation of Restrictions

Tuesday 12 January 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

Vaccinations have been administered to 2.4 million people as of the inquiry date.
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer suggests assessing the impact of vaccinations on infection rates in weeks or months.
88 percent of potential fatalities from COVID-19 come from the top four JCVI priority groups.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Steven Baker Con

NHS

Context

The MP acknowledges the progress made in vaccine administration but seeks clarity on how this will impact the relaxation of covid-19 restrictions.

Question

What progress has been made on establishing the extent of the vaccine roll-out required to relax covid-19 restrictions; and if a statement will be made?

Answer from Nadhim Zahawi

Vaccinations have been administered to 2.4 million people, but a larger number of vaccinations is needed to determine their full impact on infection rates. The Deputy Chief Medical Officer suggests assessing the situation in weeks or months as vaccination progresses.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific timeline for easing restrictions not provided

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Q2 Steven Baker Con

NHS

Context

The MP welcomes the announcement of a vaccination site in Wycombe and asks for clarity on when freedoms can be restored based on vaccination progress.

Question

With the vaccination site at Adams Park in Wycombe, can we expect to see significant reduction in fatalities from top four JCVI groups leading to restoration of freedoms soon?