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Written question asked by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Friday, 20 November 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 November 2020. It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 November 2020 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Contact Tracing: Software

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what guidance his Department has provided to defence contractors on whether their employees should (a) install, (b) use or (c) remove the NHS covid-19 app on their mobile phones.

Answer

We have not provided specific advice to contractors relating to the NHS COVID-19 app, but we are encouraging contractors to adhere to all Government advice, and we continue to signpost all relevant guidance to our suppliers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
118581
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Contracts Defence Software NHS Mobile phones Staff Coronavirus Contact tracing
Link
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