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These initiatives were driven by Baroness Massey of Darwen, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.
Baroness Massey of Darwen has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Baroness Massey of Darwen has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
A bill to make provision to enable the civil enforcement of moving traffic contraventions using approved devices
Baroness Massey of Darwen has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Public safety and protecting the most vulnerable people in society from coronavirus is this government’s top priority. The Government has prepared ‘how to help safely’ guidance on Gov.uk to advise individuals and charities how they can help those isolating - including friends, family members and neighbours. This guidance is also accessible for the new Covid Mutual Aid groups that have been set up in response to the crisis. These pages have been accessed over 174,000 times since publication.
Genuine volunteers have been instructed not to enter people’s homes, unless deemed essential. We advise that vulnerable people take general precautions such as asking for ID, not sharing financial details and, if in doubt, do not engage and report serious suspicious behaviour to the police.
Since Friday 20 March, schools have been closed except for children of critical workers and vulnerable children. Attending school can be a protective factor, which is why vulnerable children are eligible for continued provision.
We recognise that many schools have already shared resources for children who are at home, and are grateful for this.
We are working with the BBC and other partners to provide access and support directly to parents, including online resources they can access for their children at home, and my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education has announced a package of high-quality resources:
We will consider accessibility throughout the development of any advice, and ask that schools do the same.