Kemi Badenoch: My hon.

Kemi Badenoch: The Government are closely monitoring the impact of covid-19 on local communities across the UK.

Kemi Badenoch: My hon. Friend is absolutely right.

Kemi Badenoch: I have been in conversation with the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and the Treasury is well aware of this iss

Kemi Badenoch: This is an issue that I personally have taken a keen interest in.

Kemi Badenoch: Women are affected by the covid-19 lockdown in different ways.

Kemi Badenoch: This is something that we are keeping a close eye on.

Kemi Badenoch: The hon. Lady is right. We are increasingly worried about the number of deaths in deprived areas of the country.

Kemi Badenoch: I am not sure why the hon. Lady has chosen to take that stance.

Kemi Badenoch: As someone who is affected by this issue of ethnic minorities and the disproportionate impact they suffer from covid, I am