Health Measures at UK Borders

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 2:52 pm on 27 January 2021.

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Photo of Priti Patel Priti Patel The Secretary of State for the Home Department 2:52, 27 January 2021

That is absolutely right. My hon. Friend, like me, will recognise the incredible work that took place in December, and actually is still taking place when it comes to testing road hauliers to allow the flow of goods and freight, which is incredibly important. She is also right about the position of the World Health Organisation and the EU Transport Commissioner, because it is that proportionality approach that is required when it comes to the flow of goods. We have good international practice behind us now, which is something that should be commended, but also something that should be shared with other countries.