Need to ‘frighten the pants’ off public with new Covid strain, said Hancock

The transcript begins with a greeting to Mr. Hancock, followed by a request for his reaction to Mr. Cummings' allegations. It then transitions to a segment where Ruth is praised for her inspiring leadership in the nursing profession and her involvement in an extraordinary project.

What was the context of the meeting mentioned before the MPs?

What role does the nursing profession play in the context of the text?