House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
COVID-19 Update
10 March 2022 · Prime Minister
Proposed by Boris Johnson Con Uxbridge and South Ruislip
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Key points
- The Prime Minister announces the completion of drafting the terms of reference for the public inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic
- Baroness Hallett will lead a four-week period of public engagement and consultation on the draft terms of reference
- The inquiry aims to understand the experiences of those affected by the pandemic and inform future preparations
Issue summary
The Prime Minister announces the completion of drafting the terms of reference for the public inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic, which is now open for consultation.
Action requested
Baroness Hallett will lead a four-week period of public engagement and consultation on the draft terms of reference before they are finalised. The inquiry aims to understand the experiences of those affected by the pandemic and inform future preparations.
Key facts
- Rt Hon Baroness Heather Hallett DBE is chair of the COVID-19 public inquiry.
- Draft terms of reference cover preparedness, public health response, healthcare sector response, and economic response.
- Consultation period will last four weeks.
- The inquiry respects devolved inquiries established on a UK-wide basis.
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