Number 10 Downing Street 'is a very, very large property', says Cabinet Office minister Michael Ellis in response to Conservative MP Sir Desmond Swayne who tells the Commons No 10 'is not a house, it is a front door' to a suite of offices.
Trade bodies and businesses have expressed dismay after Boris Johnson announced a series of new coronavirus curbs will be enforced.
She added:"We therefore desperately need support if we are to survive this latest set of restrictions and urge the government to stand behind our industry. Speaking in the Commons, Michael Ellis said officials investigating the alleged gatherings will have access to"all relevant records" and be able to speak to staff.
Fleur Anderson, the shadow cabinet office minister, asked in an urgent question:"Will the minister provide more information about the COVID parties investigation?" "If required, the investigation will establish whether individual disciplinary action is warranted," Mr Ellis said.Denmark has told pupils to study remotely for the last few days before Christmas break as it ordered nightclubs, bars and restaurants to close at midnight.