at the end of the month. what i can say is we have looked at it properly and, whilst we should keep it in reserve as a potential option, i'm pleased to say we will not be going ahead with plans for vaccine passports. labour don't look set to oppose the decision, with shadow health secretary jonathan ashworth saying they would rather see an emphasis on ventilating spaces. i think the problem with vaccine passports is people thought that was the key to everything, but the point about nightclubs and crowded events is you have to have other measures in place, they've got to be well ventilated, you have got to have clean air and it is one of the things we have been arguing for months now, especially when it comes to schools, to put the clean air facilities in place. in scotland, people will need proof they have been fully vaccinated to enter nightclubs and other large events from the 1st of october and, in wales, a decision is expected next week. the prime minister will announce his covid winter plan for england on tuesday, outlining plans for boosterjabs and also contingencies that could be needed if the nhs risks being overwhelmed, such