House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Transport Update
07 October 2020 · Department for Transport
Proposed by Grant Shapps Con Welwyn Hatfield
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Key points
- Transport Update provided by Grant Shapps on 2020-10-07
- Statement outlines plans to safely reduce or replace the 14-day self-isolation period for international arrivals
- Global Travel Taskforce formed to consider and implement measures for the safe recovery of international travel through testing regimes and other interventions, set to report back by early November
Issue summary
The statement provides an update on next steps for safely reducing or replacing the 14-day self-isolation period for international arrivals.
Action requested
The minister announces the formation of the Global Travel Taskforce to consider and implement measures, both domestically and internationally, for the safe recovery of international travel through testing regimes and other interventions. The Taskforce will report back by early November.
Key facts
- Introduction of Travel Corridors in July increased passenger numbers at UK airports from June to July by around 400%.
- A combination of self-isolation followed by private sector testing is proposed as a potential alternative to full isolation.
- The Global Travel Taskforce will be chaired by the Minister and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, aiming to develop international travel consistency while protecting public health.
- The Taskforce will report back no later than early November.
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