Bexhill and Battle MP Huw Merriman spoke in the Opposition's debate on 'COVID Security at UK Borders'.
Commenting, Mr Merriman said:
"I support the pragmatic, targeted and measured approach to hotel quarantine. The Opposition’s proposed blanket approach for arrivals is ideali
In today's Urgent Question on the Government’s plan for the reopening of educational settings, I asked the Minister whether pupils will be able to return mid-February once the vulnerable have been vaccinated.
Huw Merriman
"I thank all the teachers who continue to work
My neighbour in Hastings and Rye, Sally-Ann Hart, sent me the accompanying photo and reminded me that it had been a year to the day when it had been taken. We were out campaigning under clear blue skies in Hastings. At that point, she was a hopeful election candidate.
Deciding how to vote was incredibly difficult so I asked the same questions I have previously; can local NHS cope and have we properly assessed the impact of the restrictions?
It is important that family are able to visit their relatives and loved ones in care homes and so I was pleased that the Covid-19 Winter Plan allows visits from 2 family members if they have received a negative test.
Huw Merriman (Bexhill and Battle)
"I welcome t
MP urges support for small business - Buy local, buy later and buy local online
Local MP, Huw Merriman, has described small businesses as the ‘lifeblood at the heart of our local community’ and has urged local residents to help support them during the November lockdown and in the run-up to Christma
I welcomed the new measures announced by the Chancellor today which will support businesses who can remain open during this crisis.
The new targeted Job Support Scheme will have eligibility criteria and conditions, which will stop workers being made redundant or put on notice if their emp