3
Deferred
It is also essential that a cost-benefit analysis is carried out and made public alongside...
Recommendation
It is also essential that a cost-benefit analysis is carried out and made public alongside any announcement regarding the introduction of a Covid-status certification. Such a cost-benefit analysis should include not only financial but also social and societal costs and benefits.
Government Response Summary
The government states it reviewed costs and benefits as part of its certification review, and that published findings will be made available "in due course".
Paragraph Reference
25
Government Response
Deferred
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
The Government reviewed the cost and benefits of COVID-status certification as part of the certification review. The COVID-Status Certification Review: Report sets out findings of the review across a number of areas, including public health considerations, business considerations, and ethics & equalities considerations. The Events Research Programme concluded that, where possible, certification should be introduced rather than more economically restrictive measures. Published findings will be made available in due course.
Source
Inquiry
Covid 19 Vaccine Certification
Report
Second Report - Covid-Status Certification
12 Jun 2021
HC 42
Timeline
Recommendation age
5.1 yrs
Report published
12 Jun 2021