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Written question asked by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2020 (named day). It was answered by Paul Scully (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 July 2020 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Personal Care Services: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, for what reason tanning salons are currently unable to open as covid-19 lockdown restrictions are being eased; what assessment he has made of the risks of their opening; and what guidance he can provide on how to mitigate those risks.

Answer

On 23 June, the Government published guidance for close contact services, including tanning salons, on how they can reopen safely once they are able to do so.

We are taking a phased, cautious approach to reopening our economy, working with businesses, trade associations and medical experts on the safest way to reopen close contact services like massage therapists, beauty salons and tattoo parlours, where there is often greater risk of transmission due to prolonged periods of face-to-face contact and close proximity between staff and customers.

We intend to allow close contact services, such as reflexologists and tattoo parlours to re-open as soon as it is safe to do so.

Our approach is guided by the scientific and medical advice, and making any changes to our approach depends on us continuing to meet the five tests.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
65939
Session
2019-21
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Disease control Personal care services Sunbeds Coronavirus
Link
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