Written question asked by Neale Hanvey on Friday, 15 October 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 October 2021 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Wednesday, 20 October 2021. A substantive answer was provided by Maggie Throup (Conservative) on Monday, 25 October 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Coronavirus: Testing
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of reducing the cost of covid-19 tests for people who are obligated to take those tests frequently as a result of their employment requiring rotational posts overseas.
- Answer
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We have expanded the inbound vaccination policy to recognise vaccinations from over 100 countries and territories. We have removed the pre-departure testing requirement for fully vaccinated passengers travelling from non- ‘red list’ countries and territories. From 24 October, eligible vaccinated passengers arriving from rest of world countries can take a cheaper lateral flow test on or before day two after their arrival.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 56547
- Session
- 2021-22
- Subjects
- Fees and charges Testing Overseas workers Coronavirus
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- 2021-10-25 15:09:43 +0100
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