Boris Johnson answering questions during Downing Street press briefing

The transcript discusses concerns about the transparency and quality of data presented to the public, with the Prime Minister responding to these concerns by acknowledging the variability in scientific estimates and the need for political judgment. The Prime Minister emphasizes the importance of acting on irrefutable data, such as hospitalizations and death rates, to guide collective action.

What was Vallance's main concern regarding the data presented to the public?

• The data was too detailed.

• The data was not always supported by transparent information.

• The data was too simple.

• The data was only available to scientists.

According to the Prime Minister, why is it challenging to make the right call on the data?

• Because the data is too simple.

• Because the data is always accurate.

• Because scientific estimates vary widely and political judgment is needed.

• Because the data is only available to the public.

What does the Prime Minister say about the projections and scientific estimates?

• They are only available to scientists.

• They are always consistent.

• They vary widely.

• They are never accurate.

What does the Prime Minister consider irrefutable in the data?

• The number of political judgments made.

• The number of hospitalizations and deaths.

• The number of graphs presented.

• The number of scientists involved.

What collective action does the Prime Minister emphasize?

• Relying solely on political judgment.

• Acting on the irrefutable data.

• Ignoring the data.

• Waiting for more data.