Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 3
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We welcome the Government’s decision to remove all international travel requirements.
Conclusion
We welcome the Government’s decision to remove all international travel requirements. We also welcome the Government’s statement that future international travel contingency measures will only be implemented in extreme circumstances. That decision gives the UK a competitive advantage over countries that were slower to remove such restrictions, providing an incentive for tourists and businesspeople alike to visit the UK. Enabling test-free travel makes the UK a more attractive destination for tourists and business travellers, who will support the country’s economic recovery from the pandemic. The Government has intimated that it will continue to monitor coronavirus outbreaks and new variants, but it must make clear what that monitoring mechanism will entail and how it will be funded.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government agrees with this recommendation. The COVID-19 pandemic was unprecedented, and governments worldwide have had to balance competing objectives. We adapted our approach over time, learning lessons and taking a more targeted and time limited approach where possible, whilst focussing on protecting public health.