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4 Jul 2023

Covid inquiry: Mark Drakeford admits Welsh government not as prepared for pandemic as it could have been

Home Affairs Correspondent

First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford has admitted his government was not as prepared for the pandemic as it could have been – as he gave evidence to the UK’s Covid inquiry.

This stage of the inquiry is focusing on whether the crisis was adequately planned for – in order to learn lessons for the future.