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Written question asked by Mike Amesbury (Labour) on Thursday, 19 March 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 March 2020. It was answered by Rebecca Pow (Conservative) on Friday, 27 March 2020 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Plumbing: Key Workers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if people carrying out essential drain and plumbing work can be classed as key workers to maintain public health.

Answer

The list of key workers published on the GOV.UK website includes those providing essential roles in the water sector (including sewerage).

www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision

Guidance for tradespeople carrying out repairs and maintenance in people’s homes can be found at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close-guidance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
32224
Session
2019-21
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Plumbing Key workers
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk