Matt Hancock tells MPs he can't give GPs indications about who they will be able to vaccinate more than a week ahead because supply is "lumpy" and the worst thing ministers could do is give "false certainty" about the number of doses that will be available.
Mr Hancock adds the "early indication" is that the new variant is just as susceptible to the vaccine as the old variant.
Jeremy Hunt asks when the Government will introduce quarantine hotels.
Health Secretary says the Government "remains vigilant" about what needs to be done to prevent new variants coming into the country.
Health Secretary says the Government "remains vigilant" about what needs to be done to prevent new variants coming into the country.
Health Secretary tells MPs everyone in cohorts one to four will receive an offer to come for a first dose on or before Feb 15.
Assurance came after Sir Peter Bottomley raised @ShelaghFogarty column in today's Tel. She had to ring her mum's GP surgery to ensure she got a jab.
Assurance came after Sir Peter Bottomley raised @ShelaghFogarty column in today's Tel. She had to ring her mum's GP surgery to ensure she got a jab.
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