There have been concerns raised by some  of our communities at the power in this Bill to deal with bodies whilst respecting the religious traditions.  I am supporting and have signed this amendment:

The Government have provided links to Guidance and there are helplines on a number of areas. I called for a statement from each Department and sector and helplines at Business Questions on 19 March 2020. I hope this helps. The advice and assistance may well be updated so do check the main Gov.uk website. Please use the contact form on my website if you have specific queries.

I visited Mindful Gifts CIC in Darlaston on Friday 20 March 2020. This wonderful shop will be operating as a community food and essential items outlet to help people who need essential items such as toilet paper, tinned foods and other grocery staples. They will be operating a 'delivery service' available for people who are vulnerable, isolating and in need of essential items. This will be run by volunteers in the community.

On Thursday 19 March 2020 I responded to the Business Statement on the day that the Government introduced the Coronavirus Bill in the House of Commons. The Bill will be debated on Monday 23 March 2020.  You can read my full speech here: 

There are changes to public access of Parliament in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and the announcements made by the Prime Minister and Health Secretary. As the country works together against the coronavirus this means Parliament will need to restrict certain aspects of everyday life to prevent the risk of exposure to the public whilst continuing to keep the democratic process working.