WQ80812 (e) Tabled on 17/07/2020

What assurances has the Minister received from supermarkets that priority online slots for those who have been shielding will continue after shielding ends on the 16 August 2020?

Answered by Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs | Answered on 22/07/2020

I meet regularly with the major retailers, with the last meeting being held on 8 July. At this meeting I received assurances that those customers who have previously been advised to shield themselves will continue to be able to access priority online slots after shielding ends on 16 August.