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Labour ‘concerned’ about the data

Shadow transport secretary Jim McMahon raised concerns about “limited” published data.

He said: “The debate last time focused on India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, yet none of those countries have had the data published, nor have the countries which are critical to our economy, including the US, Canada and the vast majority of the EU.

“When the full data is published will he ensure that it shows a very clear direction of travel for each and every country to instil confidence once more and will he finally allow a full review of the delay in adding India to the red list?

“In just a week the Government has effectively taken our suggestion to effectively scrap the confused amber list, but it isn’t clear if some of the countries that are currently on the amber list should in fact be moved to the red list.”

He also raised the cost of testing, a sector deal and Labour’s call for the introduction of an international vaccine passport.

On mask-wearing, he said: “Why does the secretary of state believe this should only now be subject to personal choice, and like me will he commit to continuing to wear his mask on public transport?”