Bereaved relatives welcome Johnson’s pledge for pandemic inquiry chair appointment by Christmas

The transcript discusses a meeting with the Prime Minister about the inquiry into bereavement support and the urgency of starting the inquiry. There is concern about the slow progress and the need for meaningful engagement with families. Commitments were made to appoint a chair by Christmas and to involve families in the planning process. The importance of starting the inquiry promptly to prevent further loss of life was emphasized.

What was one of the positive outcomes from the meeting with the Prime Minister?

• Commitment to bereavement support

• A decision to delay the inquiry

• Reduction in weekly meetings

• Appointment of a new health minister

Why is there a sense of urgency to start the inquiry?

• To reduce the workload of the Prime Minister

• To improve public relations

• To prevent further loss of lives

• To increase government funding

What role will Boris Johnson play in the inquiry?

• He will not be involved in the inquiry

• He will lead the bereavement support team

• He will be the minister responsible for the inquiry

• He will be the chair of the inquiry

When is the chair for the inquiry expected to be in place?

• By the end of the year

• By Christmas

• By next summer

• By next spring

What was emphasized as necessary before taking evidence for the inquiry?

• Reducing the number of staff

• Hiring more investigators

• Consulting with families

• Increasing the budget