Covid-19: Transparency and Accuracy of Statistics Debate

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Department: Department of Health and Social Care
Monday 9th November 2020

(3 years, 12 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Garden of Frognal Portrait The Deputy Speaker (Baroness Garden of Frognal) (LD)
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The noble Lord, Lord Fairfax of Cameron, is unable to join us, so I call the noble Viscount, Lord Waverley.

Viscount Waverley Portrait Viscount Waverley (CB) [V]
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Communications and the manner of briefings set a benchmark of standards in these challenging times. So why are the Government insensitive to the needs of those who are hard of hearing or sight by not making the Prime Minister’s and other briefings appropriate?