House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Coronavirus update
16 June 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Matt Hancock
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Minister amended the Health Protection Regulations to allow adults living alone or single parents with dependent children to form a support bubble.
- Individual prayer in places of worship is now permitted under the amended regulations.
- Non-essential retail and certain outdoor attractions have been given permission to reopen.
- Libraries may now offer an order and collect service for patrons.
Issue summary
The statement discusses further easing of coronavirus-related restrictions in England based on scientific advice.
Action requested
The Minister has amended the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations to allow adults living alone or single parents with dependent children under 18 to form a 'support bubble', permit individual prayer in places of worship, and reopen non-essential retail and certain outdoor attractions. Libraries will also be able to offer an order and collect service.
Key facts
- Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 were amended.
- Adults living alone or single parents with dependent children under 18 can form a 'support bubble'.
- Individual prayer in places of worship is permitted.
- Non-essential retail and some outdoor attractions like drive-in cinemas and zoos can reopen.
- Libraries can offer an order and collect service.