On 13th May 2021 the House of Lords heard the repeat of a Government statement on a Coronavirus Inquiry.
The Lord Bishop of Durham: The pandemic has highlighted the vital role that the faith and voluntary sectors play in our society, particularly in the poorest communities, but initially our engagement was not as well done as it could possibly have been. Will the Minister comment on how the Government intend to include the faith and voluntary sectors in the inquiry so that their role is guaranteed in the future?
Baroness Evans of Bowes Park (Con): I thank the right reverend Prelate. As I said, it will be for the inquiry and the chair to determine the scope of requests for evidence and who to call for evidence, but as it will be a comprehensive inquiry I am sure that the views of representatives from across society, including faith groups, will be heard.
Covid-19 Update – Thursday 13 May 2021 – Hansard – UK Parliament
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