MPs call for more transparency over Covid decisions

Commons science committee MPs urge ministers to publish all evidence considered by Sage

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MPs have called for greater transparency over Britain's decision making in the coronavirus crisis amid concerns that policies are being drawn up without proper scrutiny.

The government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) routinely publishes the minutes of its meetings, modelling studies, and other relevant documents, but non-scientific evidence that ministers consider is hardly ever made public, the Commons science and technology committee found.