Richard Drax

May I congratulate my right hon. Friend on the calm way he is dealing with a historic situation? May I raise a point about insurance that was also raised by those on the SNP Benches? Headteachers across the land have organised trips along with parents, who put in a lot of money.

Another extraordinary day, ending with a further boost to the economy - a £330 billion boost, to be exact! After a routine morning, if such a thing exists right now, I entered the Chamber at 1220 in time for a Statement by Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I am grateful to you for allowing me to make this statement. Let me wholeheartedly apologise that I was not able to set out these measures to the House first. I can provide the reassurance that you requested and I hope that hon. and right hon.

Another extraordinary day. The coronavirus continues to make its presence felt. The PM announced drastic new measures, urging everyone to work from home if possible and to avoid pubs, clubs and theatres.

The BBC and Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport have today issued the following joint statement:

“The BBC and the Government have been discussing the national Coronavirus situation.

Off to Cerne Abbas this morning for a conference on planning and housing. Organised by CPRE, their was an impressive range of speakers throughout the day. I could only stay for the first, Ben Bolgar, from the Prince's Foundation.

Subject: Coronavirus precautions

UP he jumped, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

And I’m not talking about the Prime Minister, but his newly appointed Chancellor.

A fascinating day at Army HQs, Bulford, with the Defence Select Committee. With coronavirus continuing to dominate the news, this was a welcome break. The virus is spreading and the US has now shut the door on Europe, which has caused some anger.