Health Secretary Matt Hancock on healthcare reforms says "now exactly the right time" to help NHS staff help patients "with less bureaucracy".

"Some of the rules set in legislation need to change and I'm glad the reception to these proposals has been so positive," he says.
Ferrari: Yes, but when will nurses get their pay rise?

Matt Hancock: "I've got to wait for the independent pay review body."
Matt Hancock says "we have all been saying the same thing, that there is uncertainty".

"What we all know is that in time of pandemic there is uncertainty. We have lived with that for the past year and people know that."
Ferrari: You're still going on holiday to Cornwall?

Hancock: says he "still hopes" to take the holiday.

*Sounds like the health secretary's family holiday plans on shaky ground.
Matt Hancock doubles down on ten year prison term. He says it's "incredibly important" that the Government protects his border.

He says it's "perfectly reasonable to take a tough approach".
Mr Hancock says the Govt is "on track to offer" everyone over 70 to get a vaccine by Monday.

*Not quite the same as ensuring everyone over-70 has had the jab by Feb 15th.

Health Secretary repeats that if you're over-70 you should come forward and get the jab.
Ferrari: Does the Met Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick continue to enjoy the full confidence of the PM?

Matt Hancock: "I'm sure that she does."

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