Source · Select Committees · Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Recommendation 3
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Not Addressed
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We are satisfied that the SAGE mechanism responded to the advent of the novel coronavirus...
Conclusion
We are satisfied that the SAGE mechanism responded to the advent of the novel coronavirus in a timely manner and that the most up-to-date scientific research and understanding was readily available to inform the Government from the outset. Nevertheless, we note that submissions presented to us raised concerns that during the early weeks of the pandemic, policy decisions in response to scientific evidence were taken more slowly than was needed, given the rapidity of the spread of the virus.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government responded by stating that no other papers were commissioned for early SAGE meetings and that minutes are available, but did not address the committee's concern about the speed of policy decisions in response to scientific evidence.
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Government Response
The government responded to this report on 14 May 2021. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗