The government insists it is being ‘transparent’ about decisions on the coronavirus crisis, despite withholding key details of the scientific body advising them.
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) holds meetings to discuss the Covid-19 pandemic and then advises ministers.
Sage has become active to advise on the UK Government's response to the coronavirus pandemic - with ministers repeatedly saying their decisions are based on “the science.” But Number 10 has refused to name the scientists who make up the committee.
And the minutes of their meetings, which have been published during previous medical emergencies, have not been made public.