Penrith and The Border MP, Dr Neil Hudson, in the Commons today raised with the Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock, the importance of people taking up the invitation to receive the Covid vaccine when offered it, whilst also thanking those involved in its rollout.
During an Urgent Question session in the Commons Dr Hudson asked:
“Will he join with me in paying tribute to everyone in Cumbria and the wider UK who is involved in the delivery of the Covid vaccination programme and would he agree with me that the best way we can build a positive 2021 is for people to actively take up their invitation to have this vital vaccine when it comes, and get their life-saving jab as soon as it is offered?”
The Health Secretary responded:
“Yes, I couldn’t agree with my Honourable Friend more. He knows about these things and he’s exactly right that the best thing that everybody can do, is when the NHS calls, to take up that vaccine and get it done. It will protect them and their community and help protect the whole country and get us all out of these restrictions against which we choke.”
Commenting after the Commons session Dr Hudson said:
I welcome the response from the Health Secretary today. The vaccine rollout is a challenging task and he last week assured me that he recognised the importance of getting it out to rural communities. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to those involved in its distribution and delivery in Cumbria both now and going forward.
We all need to guard against the misinformation about vaccines, as the spreading of false theories will help no-one. I would encourage all constituents who are offered the vaccine to take up the invitation as it presents the vital next step in our fight against Coronavirus and our road back to normality.”
