Covid-19 testing and school exams

Early day motion 20, tabled 10 May 2022 by Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 16 members.

That this House recognises the impact of the covid-19 outbreak on pupil and staff absences; believes there is potential for further disruption in the coming weeks; commends the tireless work of school leaders, teachers and support staff to ensure schools are as safe as possible for the exam season; yet notes that schools have been informed by the Department for Education that stocks of lateral flow tests are not to be distributed; calls on the Government to immediately communicate to schools that they can use any stocks of lateral flow tests held locally; and further calls on the Government to make free testing available for all pupils and staff, including exam invigilators, for the next few weeks to cover the essential exam period.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 11, Labour 3, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.