Coronavirus Response

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:48 pm on 20 July 2020.

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Photo of Heather Wheeler Heather Wheeler Conservative, South Derbyshire 4:48, 20 July 2020

My South Derbyshire constituents have strong links with Burton and Leicester. In light of the recent spikes in the covid virus there, what steps is my right hon. Friend taking to ensure that local authorities have the necessary powers to take local action to control the virus? Does he agree that localised action will be key to managing the virus as we move forward?