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Heather Hallett’s enquiry gives no grounds for optimism that the next pandemic will be handled better, but its exposure of the failings of the system and its hired servants is a lesson to be learned, writes Ian Spencer
The inquiry has been shown a number of expletive-laden messages between government officials.
Sir Patrick Vallance’s lawyer has quoted Queen Elizabeth II, saying “recollections may vary” on events that took place in the early stages of the pandemic.
Taxpayer-funded packages have been dealt to legal firms and solicitors in England tasked with probing key witnesses, as well as data processing companies.
The inquiry has been shown a number of expletive-laden messages between government officials.