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First Report: Coronavirus and Scotland: Interim Report on Intergovernmental Working
Scottish Affairs Committee
HC 314
Published 23 July 2020
Government response
Second Special Report - Coronavirus and Scotland: Government Response to the Committee’s First and Second Reports · published 1 Feb 2021
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Recommendation
Accepted
Para 85
In addition, we recommend that both the UK and Scottish Governments should consider increasing the...
Recommendation
In addition, we recommend that both the UK and Scottish Governments should consider increasing the number of ‘on the ground’ public health officials in key advisory roles to complement the expertise of academics.
Government Response Summary
The government states that SAGE already has strong representation from public health officials and provides details on existing scientific advisory structures and information sharing, but does not commit to increasing their number.
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Conclusion
Accepted
Para 93
The concept of the Joint Biosecurity Centre has been broadly welcomed by the witnesses we...
Conclusion
The concept of the Joint Biosecurity Centre has been broadly welcomed by the witnesses we heard from, particularly the opportunity for the sharing and development of data sets. However, some questions around the role of the Centre remain, particularly how …
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Government Response Summary
The government confirmed that UK and Scottish Governments agreed and enacted secondary legislation allowing the Joint Biosecurity Centre to carry out functions in Scotland, directly addressing concerns about devolved nation involvement.
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