Responding to government confirmation of a 14-day quarantine for all air passengers and further detail on exemptions for those arriving in the UK, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:
“Business
communities in the UK and around the world remain concerned by
the Government’s decision
to impose a blanket quarantine on international
arrivals.
“The safe re-establishment of
connections to key markets and trade partners must now be a top priority for
the Government. ‘Air bridges’ must be put in place swiftly
for the sake of the many industries and livelihoods that depend on
the UK’s connectivity across the world. Any review process should consult
widely with affected business communities all across the UK.
“Co-ordinated checks at departure and
arrival airports, together with
other internationally-agreed safety measures, would alleviate
the need for a blanket quarantine affecting arrivals from
every country around the world.”