Fast food outlets did not have to close and can 'learns lessons' from supermarkets about social distancing as they reopen, George Eustice said today.
The Environment Secretary said fast food outlets like McDonald's and KFC did not have to close their drive-thru or takeaway facilities as part of the coronavirus lockdown.
But he said many of the outlets closed due to reduced footfall in town centres, staff anxiety and a sense of what was 'socially acceptable' given the strong stay-at-home message.
Mr Eustice said as food-to-go businesses look to reopen again, they can 'learn a lot' from supermarkets and how they implemented social distancing measures.