As it happened: Virtual Prime Minister's Questions

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That's where we'll pause today's coverage of this weeks virtual sitting of PMQs. But before we go here's a quick recap of the main points:

• As he is self isolating Boris Johnson took part in Prime Minister's Questions via video link

• Labour leader Keir Starmer accused the PM of "undermining the fabric of the UK" with his comment that devolution in Scotland had been a disaster
• The PM defended himself by saying the SNP's "campaign for the break up of our country" had been the disaster
• Sir Keir also pushed Mr Johnson on sick pay for others who were isolating due to Covid-19 and reports that government contracts were more likely to be awarded to those with political connections
• Mr Johnson insisted government support for people isolating had been "outstanding and exceptional" and that he had been "proud" of efforts to secure PPE through contracts
• The SNP's Westminster leader Ian Blackford said the PM's reported devolution 'disaster' comment was "not a slip of the tongue but a slip of the Tory mask".
• MPs also raised anti-vaccine conspiracy theories, child poverty and BAME access to vaccines.

There was some scepticism – and curiosity – about how a virtual PMQs would work.

Remember this is the first time ever that a prime minister has dialled in remotely to the Commons chamber.

The Downing Street wifi did at least hold up but it was certainly not the liveliest of exchanges.

However the traditional “bear pit” atmosphere (than some like and others loathe) has been lacking for a while since they put limits on the number of MPs allowed in the chamber.

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As PMQs ends Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle says he wants to put a "big thank you" on record to the staff in parliament's broadcasting unit for "making today happen".

On his Downing Street video link, the PM calls "hear hear".

And with that it's over.

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Asking the final question for this week's session of PMQs, Labour's Bambos Charalambous says black, Asian and minority ethnic people are twice as likely as white people to catch coronavirus.

How will the prime minister address "structural inequalities" when the vaccine is rolled out, he asks.

Boris Johnson replies that the government is "thinking about this issue right now."

He adds that it has brought forward "enhanced testing procedures for vulnerable groups".

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Scottish Conservatives are out in force today following the row earlier this week over the PM's views on devolution.

Douglas Ross, the leader of the Scottish Conservatives, presses the PM to throw his weight behind growth deals in Scotland.

And John Lamont urges the PM to do all he can to resolve a trade dispute between the US and EU which he says is doing serious harm to exports such as such as whisky and cashmere which are being "hammered" by tariffs.

The PM says the issue continues to be of grave concern and he is raising it with the US on a regular basis to try and get a settlement as soon as possible.

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Tory MP Christopher Chope calls for all people who have tested positive for Covid in the past six months and recovered to be exempt from current restrictions, citing research suggesting they have high levels of T-Cell immunity.

He says this would show the PM was "following the science as well as common sense".

The PM thanks the MP for the suggestion but says the evidence points both ways and everyone should continue to self-isolate whatever their historical position.

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Labour's Chi Onwurah asked the PM about child poverty and calls on the PM to reverse planned cuts to Universal Credit.

Mr Johnson says the government wants to tackle child poverty and support people into work.

He says 400,000 children have been lifted out of poverty.

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"It is extremely concerning that one in five people say they won't take the new vaccine," says Conservative Damian Collins.

He asks if social media companies should do more to tackle anti-vaccine disinformation and conspiracy theories.

Boris Johnson says he welcomes Facebook and Google's decision that no company should profit from vaccine disinformation.

The government will be setting out plans for legislation on disinformation shortly, he adds.

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We now have an audio only question from the Independent MP Margaret Ferrier.

She was kicked out of the SNP, after travelling to Westminster despite experiencing Covid symptoms.

She uses her question to ask about a constituent who applied to the EU resettlement scheme for her and her son in September 2019, but is still waiting for a decision

The EU Settlement Scheme allows EU citizens to continue living in the UK after 30 June 2021.

Boris Johnson says the case is under urgent review and that a decision will be made shortly.

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Tory Mark Pawsey suggests it is unfair for big supermarkets to be able to continue to sell items like clothing and homeware while specialist retailers are shut during the lockdown.

He suggests it would be a good idea for big retailers to help smaller retailers with their tax bills.

The PM agrees that there should be a fair playing field.

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Conservative Sir Graham Brady says "tens of thousands of jobs have already been lost in aviation and hundreds of thousands hang in the balance".

He ask the prime minister to ensure a testing regime can be implemented to replace the current quarantine arrangements when England comes out of current lockdown restrictions.

Boris Johnson said his government is "working hard to ensure we can replace the quarantine regulations for every category of self isolation".

"I certainly want to help the airlines," he adds.

The SNP’s Westminster leader Ian Blackford asked the PM about devolution.

The party has – and will continue – to say that Boris Johnson’s devolution “disaster” remarks reveal what the Prime Minister really thinks.

In response, the PM talks about the “billions and billions” of pounds used to help support the economy, across the UK, during the pandemic.

And a central part of the case the government makes about the union is what they say is the unmatched “might” of the Treasury.

That may be an argument of the head, but unionists are also under pressure to come up with an argument that appeals to the heart as well.

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Ian Blackford hits back, saying the PM's comments earlier this week - when he described Scottish devolution as a disaster, were not a "slip of the tongue but a slip of the Tory mask".

He says the only way the Scottish people can truly prosper is through taking destiny into their own hands through independence.

The PM points out that Scotland voted no to independence in 2014 and "will almost certainly" do so again if there is another vote.

He goes on to praise the role of the union during the pandemic, including the role of the armed forces and furlough.

"The union has shown its value and will continue to do so."