Covid-19 The Union 2020-05-13

2020-05-13

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Q1 Direct Answer
Marco Longhi Con
Dudley North
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Assessment of the role of the Union during the pandemic.
What assessment has been made of the role of the Union in responding to the COVID-19 outbreak? Does my right hon. Friend agree with most people that we are stronger as one United Kingdom in responding to coronavirus?
We are working closely with all the devolved Administrations who are committed to suppressing the virus. This is a collective national effort; we remain stronger together as one United Kingdom, and this approach has been effective in co-ordinating responses, sharing information on PPE provision, while tailoring local plans.
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Q2 Direct Answer
Mark Logan Con
Bolton West
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Discussion on the effectiveness of the Union and the National Health Service during the COVID-19 crisis.
What assessment has been made of the role of the Union and the NHS in the face of the global coronavirus outbreak? Have our two time-tested institutions, the Union and the NHS, shown extraordinary heroism?
Yes, my hon. Friend's language is appropriate. The NHS has demonstrated heroism and agility in responding to the pandemic. I commend all key workers for their professionalism and dedication; there has been fantastic co-operation between political parties and Governments in tackling this crisis.
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