The MP for Cleethorpes says there's a few issues with the guidance for the second lockdown.
Martin Vickers hopes they will be tweaked between now and Thursday.
Last updated 3rd Nov 2020
The MP for Cleethorpes, Martin Vickers, said there's a few issues with the second national lockdown, that he'd like to see 'ironed out' before Thursday.
However, he said the move by government was nessecary:
"Well, it's regrettable we've had to impose a second lockdown, but it's quite clear from the data that the government receive and the local date that I have seen from our own local officials, that the infection rate is spreading at an alarming rate and faster than expected."
"Clearly, it's a blow. The government tried to avoid a national lock down by the regional programme, but sadly that hasn't fully succeeded."
"Although there are one or two issues that I'm not too happy about within the general guidance, they may well be tweaked between now and Thursday."
"But I'm in broad agreement and I will be supporting the proposals"
He said there's three minor things he'd like to see changed:
"I, along with around a hundred other back benchers, had a 90 minute Q and A session with Matt Hancock, the health secretary, on Sunday"
"There were various issues that had come up, and they'd been reinforced by emails I've received from my constituents."
"Such as public worship in churches and other faith group settings. Clearly they are very important to a great number of people, and perhaps we could look at easing the restrictions in some way there."
"People are concerned about the re-opening of gyms."
"One, which I think perhaps could certainly be looked at again is golf clubs."
"It's an outdoor activity, out in the fresh air, people can social distance whilst they're playing. Although the club house might be closed, the actual golf course could be opened."
Following the announcement on Saturday night, Grimsby's MP, Lia Nici took to twitter with advice for locals: