Coronavirus Act 2020

Better than 6-monthly ago. We had a vote and some voted against. It’s a start.

Push for the September report and the s75 reports of May, July and Septembe. Let’s see what is happening to the money

Sad state of affairs, only 7 Conservatives voted against the extension of the Act.

I wrote to both Speakers, Graham Brady and my own MP this morning as I was concerned that MPs did not have all the information they should have before voting on s98.

The September report has not been made available, nor any of the s75 reports.

Will update if I get any responses other than automatic replies.

If anyone finds these reports, can they post them please.

Matt Hancock on now

I hope he hasn’t folded - more testing - Steve Baker MP (@SteveBakerHW) Tweeted: A mobile coronavirus testing site will be arriving in High Wycombe from Friday 2nd October, for up to 3 days.

To arrange a test, and for the latest guidance, go to https://t.co/USH4RDb5aY & https://t.co/onydXHljIP.

Parliamentary Debate on the extension today 30th at 12 pm on the diary

Has anyone found the September 2-monthly report?

Also, has anyone found the reports on s75 Disapplication of li it under s8 Indutrial Development Act 1982? There should be three now, May, July and September.

I had a google, but no joy and my signal is not great today!

I have been looking over the 2 monthly reports and here were my question/comments

May

s14 Continuing Health Care Assessment England - was this used to send the old people from hospital back into the care home system whether or not they were positive for covid? It could also have happened as a result of following the Coronavirus Action Plan (3rd March)

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/869827/Coronavirus_action_plan_-_a_guide_to_what_you_can_expect_across_the_UK.pdf

s15 about local authority care responsibilities - Which were the 7 Local Authorities that used this section?

Why are Statutory Instruments being created when there is a power under this Act?

July Report

Covid-19 is a large shock to UK - was this due to the disease or actions of the government

Success in reducing the peak - only if you believe the Imperial College Model was accurate 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😢

Will there be risks of co-infection in future of Covid-19 and flu this winter? - well looks like that has already been happening from CDC data. Do we test and record for this possibility already.

What secondary risks might they be thinking of?

s52 Schedule 22 - Powere to issue directions relating to events, gatherings and premises. - Why is the government making a Statutory Instrument for this?

Both reports mention that s75 Disapplication if limit under s8 of Industrial Development Act 1982, should have a report on what is being done. In both cases the report is not yet ready so that a link can be incorporated into this report

Motion s98 is timetabled for 12 on Wednesday

https://calendar.parliament.uk/calendar/Commons/All/2020/9/30/Daily

Just seen this on Steve Bakers twitter

https://t.co/zbqgHGe1vS https://twitter.com/SteveBa

Good catch @C.R.M

Quickly looking at this.

The sections involve:

Emergency registration of staff - nurses, health care professionals, pharmacists, social workers, volunteers.

Indemnity for health services

Deaths, still births, confirmatory death certificates, cremations - mostly transition stuff

Mental health and capacity - mostly transition stuff

Local authority care and support - some bits about charges for stuff

Elections, referenda, recall of MPs to Parliament

National insurance stuff connected with s143 of Social Security Administration Act 1992

Disapplication of limit under s8 of Industrial Development Act 1982

HMRC functions

Hmm interesting, especially the MPs and finance bits.

The Coronavirus Act needs repealing in its entirety.

I think it will be of significant value to look at democratic actions, NI and finance bits.

Corony is definitely the smoke screen for naughty things.

I think @Rita said debate was 30th September. We have a bit of time to get our heads round this so that we can add some of this to our letters. The Act itself needs attacking, especially if there is a long lasting democratic deficit and potential bankruptcy due to this Act.

Parliamentary review 6 month review requested from M Gove

Chair calls on Government to publish Covid-19 analysis ahead of six-month review - Committees - UK Parliament

To the lawyers out there. If the motion is not put to Parliament as required by s98 of this Act, does that cause the Act to expire on 25th September?

I wrote to my MP regarding these matter three weeks ago. I had a response accepting my letter but nothing since. They are so ill informed and misinformed that I really do worry that we have no democratic route into Parliament anymore. Have you had any reply @Siobhan Dillon ?

In my letter to MP I just cited the removal of corona from list of HCID as been justification for not supporting any emergency legislation. However, I also pointed out that I think the Act itself is dangerous, irrespective of the justification or not for it.

Health service indemnity, reduced examination for mental health, death certificates, cremations, no jury at inquests, removal to assessment centres without being able to notify friends and family where you are. Is this not a recipe for a holocaust situation?

There are other areas that have reduced protections for citizens rights too. Dangerous Act

Here are some screen shots to help, hopefully

Hi,

Not sure what document you have. This is the one I’ve used

It is in Part 2 of Act. s98 is the part that sets out the motion that must be put to Parliament

I’ve just written to my MP. He usually gets back to me with a comment so ...

And here is July’s report

www.gov.uk

Part 2 of the Act is where the requirements for reporting and Parliamentary approval are set.

There should be 2-monthly reports given to Parliament

Here’s the none in May

www.gov.uk