Ammon News - Pubs and nightclubs may still be asked to back the controversial vaccine certificates as Downing Street admits they are still "under review".

Covid vaccine passports could still be made mandatory as Downing Street refused to rule out the controversial certificates.

Health Secretary Sajid Javid said on Monday that the Government would "encourage" businesses, such as nightclubs and bars, to begin asking customers for proof they have a vaccine or negative test.

But it has now emerged the Government is still looking at forcing Covid vaccine passports at some venues.

When asked about the issue, the Prime Minister's spokesman said on Tuesday: “There are no plans to mandate that currently, clearly as a responsible government we will want to keep the situation under review dependent on the course of the pandemic.”

Treasury Minister Steve Barclay said earlier today that there would be "no legal requirement" for venues to back the certificates, but "some businesses will want to look at measures".

He told LBC Radio: "It will vary in terms of some very large events may want to ensure and some businesses want to be in a position to give greater comfort to those using their premises.

"So we’ll put some further guidance out on this, but in terms of the legal position, it’s not a legal requirement to have this."

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