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Written question asked by Caroline Lucas (Green Party) on Tuesday, 17 November 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 November 2020. It was answered by Michelle Donelan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 November 2020 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Students: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will make it his policy to (a) enable and (b) encourage university students who go home for the Christmas 2020 holiday to get a covid-19 test before they return to university for the following term; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

Following the end of term break, our top priority for January will be the welfare of students, staff and the communities around higher education providers. We are looking to utilise mass testing to make the return to higher education as safe as possible, and will provide further guidance in due course, considering future developments and the relevant scientific advice.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
116448
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Christmas Universities Screening Students Coronavirus
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk