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Written question asked by Lord Warner (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 22 April 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 May 2020. It was answered by Lord True (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 April 2020 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


COBR: Coronavirus

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government when COBRA first met in 2020 to discuss COVID-19; and on what date they rated the risk of the virus to UK public health as high.

Answer

The Prime Minister and Cabinet have been regularly briefed on COVID-19 since the outbreak of the virus. These issues have also regularly been discussed at meetings of the COBR Committee. Additionally, since 16 March, a series of Cabinet Committees have convened to support the Government’s efforts. Specific information on the frequency and content of Cabinet Committees and other Ministerial meetings is not routinely disclosed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3104
Session
2019-21
Subjects
COBR Public health Coronavirus
Link
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