With the disruption to education that coronavirus has caused there was an urgent need to find a solution, if we are still in this situation in May 2021 - when students around the country would be expecting to take their exams.
On Tuesday Members of Parliament were given the chance to vote on the rule of six statutory instrument, which is a retrospective vote on the implementation of the new measure under existing legislation.
I have received a large amount of correspondence from constituents regarding confusion over the new "Rule of Six". During the Secretary of State's statement on Coronavirus I asked whether the Government could allow flexibility in the rules and exclude under 12s.
As children return to school, their safety is crucial but I am concerned about the recent reports that face coverings will be a requirement for pupils.
Local MP, Huw Merriman, has welcomed the Plan for Jobs set out by Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Wednesday (8 July), saying it provides much-needed support to businesses across the Bexhill and Battle constituency.
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During a Westminster Hall debate (held in a committee room) on the easing of lockdown restrictions. I highlighted my concern that the younger generation are being impacted by missing out on valuable time in school.
