Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of allowing two children under the age of 12 to meet outdoors with an adult present as part of the covid-19 lockdown restrictions announced in January 2021.

It is against the law for anyone, including children under 12 years old to meet socially with friends outdoors, including if an adult is present, unless they are part of their household or support bubble. Under the current restrictions, individuals cannot leave home for recreational or leisure purposes.

The Government keeps its restrictions under continual review and will make changes if the data and science supports it.