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12:37
Helen hayes (Lab) asks why the consultants get £ 7,000 a day to work on testing and tracking.
Johnson says that NHS Test and Trace has tested more people than any other system in Europe.
He says that we have to overcome this without returning to the social, psychological and economic disaster of further blockages.
And that is. PMQ is over.
12:35
Julian robust (Con) asks what can be done to reduce the infection rate in York.
Johnson says the guide is working. If it weren’t for the constraints, R would be at three, he says. He says it won’t take much to get off one. It would be unwise to have a sustained series of national lockdowns.
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12:34
Lilian greenwood (Lab) requests more help for Nottingham businesses.
Johnson says he sympathizes with business. But in Nottingham, the infection rate is 815 per 100,000. We should lower that, he says.
12:33
Johnson says the UK will use its COP26 presidency to promote female education around the world.
12:32
Sarah olney (Lib Dem) asks about reports that the congestion charge will be extended in London. That’s unfair to Barnes residents who can’t use the Hammersmith Bridge because it’s closed, he says.
Johnson says the bridge is closed due to Sadiq Khan’s incompetence. He says conservative mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey would reopen it.
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12:31
Stephen Metcalfe (Con) calls for proper enforcement against people who break the rules.
Johnson do you agree. It says that people should follow the guide.
12:30
Sir George Howarth (Lab) says that extending free school meals (during the holidays) until Easter is the moral thing to do.
Johnson says free school meals will continue throughout the trimester.
12:29
Robin Millar (Con) asks if the future is a series of progressive national blockades. Or should the government trust the companies?
Johnson He says he had a great conversation with Dan Jarvis last night. He says local leadership is crucial to lowering the R number.
12:28
Sarah Owen (Lab) says Johnson praised Luton as the only place to get out of restrictions. But the city also needs financial support.
Johnson says the government will support businesses there. You want to continue your sensible and balanced approach. Businesses in Luton would not benefit from having the lights off under Labor policies, he says.
12:27
Janet daby (Lab) asks if it is true that the government wants to force TfL to eliminate free rides for those under 18 and over 60.
Johnson he says it was Sadiq Khan who bankrupted TfL and that this is his responsibility.
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12:26
Sir Gary Streeter (Con) asks when the government will implement full fiber broadband.
Johnson says it’s happening. The UK will be a world leader in connectivity, he says.
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12:25
Daisy cooper (Lib Dem) asks about free school meals. The governments of Scotland and Wales have expanded their free school meal programs. Is the prime minister aware of that? Will he do the same?
Johnson says the Conservative government extended free school meals to babies, while Labor never did. He says the government will also support families during the holidays.
12:23
Philip Hollobone (With) ask a closed search on Kettering hospital.
Johnson says the infrastructure program includes this hospital.
Hollobone says the bureaucracy is delaying authorizations.
Johnson says he agrees. Site development is already underway, he says.
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12:22
Rupa huq (Lab) says the government has done a lot of good things, but their schemes are time-limited. Will the prime minister support Labor’s motion tonight to extend free school meals?
Johnson he says he hopes there will be an agreement on the need to keep the children in school.
12:21
Bob blackman (Con) says Sadiq Khan is demanding £ 5.6 billion to keep Transport for London running. But he will not accept any cuts due to pressure from his union payers.
Johnson says TfL was left in good standing by the previous mayor (Johnson himself). The problem has been caused entirely by Khan’s demagogic policies, he says.
12:19
Sir Ed Davey, Leader Lib Dem asks about a severely disabled 18-year-old who is unable to access money from the children’s trust fund due to his disability. And his parents can’t without expensive legal action. Will the PM help?
Johnson He says he will take care of this.
12:18
Andrea Jenkyns (Con) says the EU is not acting in good faith in the trade talks.
Johnson It says that the UK internal market will be protected and supported by internal market law.