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April 23, 2020
Malcolm McKinnon: The Epidemic Response Committee in historical context

Malcolm McKinnon: The Epidemic Response Committee in historical context

The government set up the Epidemic Response Committee (ERC), with the support of all political parties, on March 25, the day before the Covid-19 lockdown came into effect. Parliament was adjourned to 28 April, consequent on the suspension of the government’s regular legislative programme for the duration of the lockdown. With Parliament adjourned, it could …

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