Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 22 April 2021 to Question 181446 on Screening: Coronavirus, what recent steps he has taken to reduce the cost of covid-19 tests required for international travel; and if he will make a statement.

The government recognises that the cost of testing for international travel can be high. However, the price of tests has reduced significantly over recent weeks, bringing the UK in line with other countries. Several providers are offering Day 2 tests for green arrivals for under £50.

The government will continue to work with the travel industry and private testing providers to see how we can further reduce testing costs, while ensuring travel is as safe as possible.