Mr. Kenneth Spratt:

It is still the case that we are in a fight for our lives. We are doing well and that is good. However, we have lost 1,763 of our citizens, including two parents of very good friends of mine. Some 25,826 people have been infected. We had seven new cases yesterday. While we are getting a grip on this virus, it is still out there. While we had seven new cases yesterday, the UK had 769. Its total now stands at 297,146. It has lost 45,554 of its citizens. Globally it is important to remember that there is still a major battle on. The virus is still accelerating. While we are doing well, we must continue to be vigilant and to fight on two fronts. We must suppress the virus and save lives but we must also reboot the economy and save livelihoods.

When it comes to travel, we know that 21% of recent new cases are travel-related and we cannot ignore that. While it is the case that some travel is essential and required, the Government has been quite clear in stating that its preference is that there would be no non-essential overseas travel.