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In response to that question, I think the Atagi is the group that we need to respect the advice. And just to be clear, what Atagi has said … that over 60s can get both vaccines, but for those under 60 the Pfizer is the preferred vaccine.

In terms of AstraZeneca, it is important that Atagi has said that people can make personal choices but they need to be informed. And the view I have is that in a mass vaccination clinic the detailed risk discussions cannot take place, and they are the best discussions to have with your general practitioner. Transparently, expressing the risks and benefits.

There may be unique circumstances that a person is concerned about and individuals have the right to make those decisions but they must be fully informed. And that is why we are providing AstraZeneca to over 60s where the risk benefit ratio is much clearer in favour of AstraZeneca because of the impact of Covid.

But for younger people we really encourage you to go to your GP and just discuss your particular circumstances and have that discussion.