The chair of the Covid inquiry has decided that evidence regarding PPE Medpro, associated with Baroness Michelle Mone, will be presented in a private session due to concerns about prejudice to criminal investigations. The inquiry, commencing on March 3 for a four-week period, aims to analyze PPE procurement decisions made during the pandemic. Despite arguments from media and victims' groups contesting the need for privacy, the National Crime Agency's ongoing investigation into suspected criminal offenses related to PPE Medpro influenced this decision.
Baroness Hallett emphasized the significance of privacy in discussing sensitive evidence regarding PPE Medpro to avoid risking prejudice to ongoing criminal proceedings.
The NCA’s investigation into PPE Medpro underscores serious concerns about procurement practices, highlighting the need for scrutiny and transparency in government contracts.
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