Public Transport: Protective Clothing

(asked on 8th July 2021) - View Source

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will reconsider the policy on mask wearing on public transport after 19 July 2021.


Answered by
Rachel Maclean Portrait
Rachel Maclean
This question was answered on 13th July 2021

The success of vaccine deployment has paved the way for the gradual lifting of restrictions. At step 4 on July 19th, the Government will remove the vast majority of outstanding legal restrictions, including the requirement to wear face coverings. This marks a new phase in the pandemic response where people manage the risks to themselves and others as the country learns to live with the virus. However, the Government recommends that people wear face coverings in crowded areas such as public transport. The Government will provide guidance to the public and to businesses on how they can help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate the risk of a resurgence.

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