Covid-19: Government to review SAGE after pandemic over fears they 'hold too much sway' | UK | News
Trending Currently, there is no system in place to challenge the advice given by SAGE, meaning accountability for the advisory group is low. According to a report by The Telegraph, SAGE members admitted that the group “holds too much sway” over ministerial thinking. The downside to this power is that other valid views and strategies may not have been given equal weight. The Telegraph also stated that government insiders “bowed to” SAGE too often. Sir Patrick Vallance, Chief Scientific adviser helps manage SAGE (Image: Getty Images) SAGE convened 74 meetings over 2020 due to the pandem...
Source: express.co.uk