UK COVID-19 Inquiry

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:56 pm on 27 September 2022.

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Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour 1:56, 27 September 2022

I think you're right in saying that the pandemic absolutely changed the way we all lived; every single one of us was affected by the pandemic. I don't think it's fair to say that no lessons were learned; I think we learned lessons as we went on. Certainly, being a member of the Government, I recognise that we absolutely had the latest scientific advice and medical advice on a daily basis, and the Cabinet met many, many times to discuss the advice. So, I think it's unfair to say that no lessons have been learned, because I think that we did that during the pandemic.

You'll be aware that the First Minister regularly meets with the group. I think he said last week that he'd met just earlier either this month or certainly in August with them again. So, I'm sure that the First Minister will continue to meet with them, as and when required.