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Written question asked by Philip Davies (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 February 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 February 2021. It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 March 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Protective Clothing: Shops

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to review the mandatory use of face coverings in shops.

Answer

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) Regulations 2020, on the wearing of face coverings in shops, came into force on 24 July 2020. They include a requirement for a review to be undertaken within six months of coming into force. This internal review took place in January and concluded that the Regulations remain necessary, proportionate to protect public health and minimise the spread of COVID-19 and therefore should remain in force. The Principal Regulations will expire after 12 months from the day on which they came into force.

We keep our face covering policy under constant review, guided by the advice of our scientific and medical experts.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
157046
Session
2019-21
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Protective clothing Shops Coronavirus
Link
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