Matthew Taylor

Sunday shows round-up – we’re ‘determined’ to reform social care, says Nadhim Zahawi

No one could argue that there hasn’t been anything to talk about since the Sunday shows made their last appearance in July. From Afghanistan to vaccine passports, the government has had plenty on its plate, and the latest thorny issue to hit the headlines is the government’s plan to reform the social care system. It is being reported that a rise in the rate of National Insurance is practically a done deal, despite an explicit Conservative commitment not to do so in 2019. Andrew Marr took the Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi to task over the government’s record on its promises:


NZ: We’re determined to reform the social care system… We want to get this right.



Potential vaccines for children would need parental consent

Trevor Phillips also spoke to Zahawi and asked him about the recent advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccinations and Immunisations, who have not recommended that Covid vaccines be given to 12 to 15 year olds. However, the ultimate decision will rest with each of the UK’s chief medical officers. If a contrary decision if reached, Phillips asked if parental consent would still be needed:

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NZ: I can give that assurance, absolutely.



Vaccine passports for large venues still in consideration

Zahawi also confirmed the government’s plans to introduce mandatory vaccine passports for large events from the end of September, and pointed to the Football Association as a successful example of where such a scheme had already been at work:

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