The queues at border control at Heathrow are nothing to do with 'control'. In fact they were 'out of control' due to putting far too few staff on to handle those that were arriving. These were scheduled aircraft arrivals, not just appearing out of the blue and numbers on board these aircrafts were well known in advance. The total lack of segregation between those arriving from India and other areas of much less risk, even green risk areas was a huge and elementary mistake, causing huge potential for virus spread. Why not have immigration much closer to the gates as they do in many other European airports where you will find a handful of immigration booths serving a handful of gates? Everything at Heathrow and Gatwick is designed for those who are paid to work there and not for those who are paying to use them, totally the wrong way around.

My understanding was that the army would be responsible for the logistics / planning for moving the vaccine around the country.

I assume this meant that AZ or Pfizer would deliver the vaccine to one location and then somebody would need to ensure it was broken down and sent to the various locations. The army may not have actually moved it just come up with the plan.

As you know I volunteer at a vaccine centre I have seen the Army and Air Force medics loads of times they do a good job it's a pleasure to work along side them.

There are also lots of retired medics and other volunteers

Everyone has done a great job

I just am sceptical it was the army organising things. I have seen no sign. The NHS is a big beast that can raise its game when needed.

Yep, it's called life experience, you should try it someday then you'll be able to contribute to the discussion

The queues at border control at Heathrow are nothing to do with 'control'. In fact they were 'out of control' due to putting far too few staff on to handle those that were arriving. These were scheduled aircraft arrivals, not just appearing out of the blue and numbers on board these aircrafts were well known in advance. The total lack of segregation between those arriving from India and other areas of much less risk, even green risk areas was a huge and elementary mistake, causing huge potential for virus spread. Why not have immigration much closer to the gates as they do in many other European airports where you will find a handful of immigration booths serving a handful of gates? Everything at Heathrow and Gatwick is designed for those who are paid to work there and not for those who are paying to use them, totally the wrong way around.