During a heated session at the Covid inquiry, former Health Secretary Matt Hancock defended the contentious government deals for purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE), asserting they were essential given the dire circumstances at the time. He characterized the criticism of the VIP lane for suppliers with political ties as naive and standard practice, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. Despite previous testimonies warning of overwhelm caused by his public call for suppliers, Hancock maintained that it yielded necessary PPE during a critical shortage.
Hancock defended the establishment of a VIP lane for PPE suppliers, calling it 'standard practice' and justifying it due to the desperate situation during the pandemic.
Hancock expressed no regret about the 'call to arms' for PPE, asserting it was necessary when the UK was on the brink of a national shortage.
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