Most companies have no plans to require evidence of coronavirus vaccination from their workers, customers or suppliers, new research suggests.
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said its study indicated the UK government should set out plans about what operating conditions businesses will need after the final phase of the road map.
Its survey of more than 1,000 businesses suggested that social distancing and hand sanitising were the Covid-19 measures firms were most likely to expect to continue to have in place over the next year.
Almost four out of five respondents said they were not planning to require proof of vaccination from customers, suppliers or employees, with 5% saying they had implemented such measures.
Co-executive director of the BCC, Hannah Essex, said: “This research shows that government must quickly clarify what measures will be required for businesses to maintain safety standards after we reach the final stage of the road map on 21 June.
“In particular, they must resolve the ongoing debate around the use of vaccine certification, providing clear and decisive guidance to business.
“There has been a great deal of mixed signals on the issue of businesses being required to demand proof of vaccination from customers, suppliers or employees.
“Our figures show that as it stands the vast majority of firms have no plans in place for such a scenario.
"So, if government is indeed planning to make this a requirement in any sector, then it must act rapidly to inform businesses so that they can adjust and prepare.
“Many businesses are working on the assumption that they will be continuing with a variety of Covid-secure measures over the next 12 months including social distancing, mask wearing and various other interventions.”
