Resilience and preparedness (Module 1) – Public Hearings


Module 1 looked into the UK’s resilience and preparedness for the pandemic. It considered whether the pandemic was properly planned for and whether the UK was ready for that eventuality. This module touched on the whole system of civil emergencies including resourcing, risk management and pandemic readiness. It scrutinised government decision-making relating to planning and produced a set of recommendations.

Broadcast

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Warning: Occasional strong language may form part of evidence.

Agenda

Day Agenda
Thursday
6 Jul 23
Start time 10:00 am
Morning
  • Dr. Denis McMahon (Permanent Secretary of the Executive Office NI)
  • Reg Kilpatrick (Director of Local Government Department 2011-2020 and now Director General Covid Recovery and Local Government in Welsh Government)
Afternoon
  • Robin Swann (Former Minister of Health NI between 2020-2022)
End time 4:30 pm