Chancellor Rishi Sunak answering questions during coronavirus daily press briefing

The transcript covers three main topics: the potential underreporting of COVID-19 deaths in hospitals, the debate over the Bank of England's stance on loan guarantees for small businesses, and the government's current position on maintaining lockdown measures. The discussion highlights the importance of accurate data, fiscal responsibility, and adherence to public health guidelines.

What percentage higher might the actual COVID-19 death rate be compared to hospital reports?

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

• 50%

What is the main point of disagreement between the Chancellor and the Bank of England?

• The impact of 100% loan guarantees on small businesses

• The need for more hospital funding

• The accuracy of COVID-19 death reporting

• The effectiveness of lockdown measures

What is one of the fiscal concerns mentioned regarding economic interventions?

• The interventions are too slow

• They are not targeted enough

• There is a significant fiscal cost

• They are not beneficial to businesses

What is the government's current focus in managing the COVID-19 crisis?

• Reducing fiscal spending

• Easing lockdown measures

• Sticking to existing guidance

• Increasing hospital capacity

What is the purpose of the five tests set out by the First Secretary?

• To improve hospital reporting accuracy

• To increase the speed of loan programs

• To reduce the fiscal cost of interventions

• To determine when to ease lockdown measures