Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 8
8
The NAO found that government had limited data on the impact of the exemptions and...
Conclusion
The NAO found that government had limited data on the impact of the exemptions and as a result it did not know how frequently exemptions were used, how many people with exemptions tested positive, or whether the number of exemptions was proportionate to the risk presented. We asked whether government had assessed the risks or impact of these exemptions. DfT stated that it had a ‘risk framework’ in place requiring government departments to present the economic case for the exemption and show that they had consulted with public health officials. DfT acknowledged, however, that it did not collect any data on individuals with exemptions.14