Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to offer financial support to travellers to cover the costs of the 14-day hotel quarantine period.

For those facing significant financial hardship as a result of the charge, there will be an opportunity to apply for a deferred repayment plan when booking. This is available for individuals who already receive income-related benefits and they will be required to pay back the charge in 12 monthly instalments.