UK’s then chancellor said there was ‘plenty of opportunity’ for scientists to raise concerns, but none did
Rishi Sunak did not discuss his flagship “eat out to help out” scheme in advance with scientific advisers or ministerial colleagues because it was a market-sensitive fiscal event, and also because it was only a “micro policy” within a wider plan, he has said.
Sunak was questioned at the Covid inquiry about the plan, which incentivised people to eat at restaurants and cafes in summer 2020. He claimed that advisers including Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance had not expressed concerns when they had the chance.
Continue reading…UK’s then chancellor said there was ‘plenty of opportunity’ for scientists to raise concerns, but none didRishi Sunak did not discuss his flagship “eat out to help out” scheme in advance with scientific advisers or ministerial colleagues because it was a market-sensitive fiscal event, and also because it was only a “micro policy” within a wider plan, he has said.Sunak was questioned at the Covid inquiry about the plan, which incentivised people to eat at restaurants and cafes in summer 2020. He claimed that advisers including Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance had not expressed concerns when they had the chance. Continue reading…