The Government agrees that it is important that it considers a wide range of factors in all its decision-making in relation to the pandemic. This has been its approach throughout as it has sought to slow the virus, protect the NHS, save lives, and protect the livelihoods of those affected by the pandemic. The Government remains committed to publishing data that has informed its decision making, for example in making decisions about the tiers framework and allocations of local areas.8 Evidence on the most effective steps that can be taken to limit the transmission of the virus continues to be reviewed regularly, and guidance and policies are kept under constant review and in the light of new evidence. On 30 November 2020, the Government published an analysis of the health, economic and social effects of Covid-19 and the approach to tiering. The Government also published the supporting data and rationale to inform individual tiering allocations. In the coronavirus (Covid-19) section of the GOV.UK website the Government also publishes an extensive range of data that has been used to inform its decision making. This includes PHE analytical reports on health, including mental health and wellbeing. The Government has utilised a number of evidence sources regarding the economic impacts of the pandemic, including economic data published by the ONS, forecasts and projections prepared by the Office for Budget Responsibility, the Bank of England and others, academic literature and real-time information such as mobility data. The Government will continue to work closely with a range of stakeholders to inform and enhance its response to the pandemic. It continues to build the evidence base, including active consideration of research and evidence needs in response to increasing scientific understanding.