Source · Select Committees · Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Recommendation 38
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Scientific excellence is not enough in test and trace programmes: the UK must develop greater...
Recommendation
Scientific excellence is not enough in test and trace programmes: the UK must develop greater operational competence in deployment. In particular, the Government must ensure that both the new UK Health Security Agency and local authorities have the capability and funding to stand up both central surge capacity and locally-driven testing and contact tracing within seven days of a public health emergency being declared.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
Scientific excellence is not enough in test and trace programmes: the UK must develop greater operational competence in deployment. In particular, the government must ensure that both the new UK Health Security Agency and local authorities have the capability and funding to stand up both central surge capacity and locally driven testing and contact tracing within seven days of a public health emergency being declared.