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The Covid Inquiry Podcast
5. "We Didn't Know What Was Going On"
Jul 14, 2023
Senior officials reflect on pandemic preparations and communication problems with devolved governments. Challenges in communication, lack of response, and technical issues discussed. Improving future pandemic preparedness mentioned.
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- Inadequacy of the national pandemic plan in dealing with the magnitude of the COVID-19 crisis.
- Communication challenges hindered the coordination and response to the evolving situation.
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Communication Issues between UK and Devolved Governments
The COVID Inquiry this week delved into the communication problems between the UK and devolved governments in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland during the planning phase of the pandemic. Witnesses from Wales highlighted that UK ministers did not take them seriously, resulting in delayed responses to critical issues. A strained political relationship was described between the Conservative government in England and the Labour-controlled Wales and SNP in Scotland. This lack of effective communication hindered the coordination and response to the evolving situation.
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