Data Transparency and Accountability: Covid-19

Nigel Evans Excerpts

Thursday 18th March 2021 Commons Chamber

[Mr Wragg]

I thank my hon. Friend for his question. I have always been dubious of the word “consultation” when expressed by anybody as a means of kicking things into the long grass. What is, and what was required was the publication of data thresholds so that areas could judge for themselves objectively why those tiering decisions were necessary. As we go forward with the road map, the publication of the data thresholds that mean that decisions are taken is vital.

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans)]

I thank the Chairman of the Select Committee for answering the questions of hon. and right hon. Members. We are now going to suspend for three minutes.