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<p>On 12 May, the Prime Minister confirmed the public inquiry into COVID-19 will begin
in Spring 2022. The Government recognises that it must engage and consult with bereaved
families and others, before the terms of reference are finalised. The terms of reference
will set out the purpose and structure of the Covid-19 inquiry, including the exact
areas that will be investigated.</p><p>The Government is aware of Bereaved Families
for Justice’ call to be represented during the COVID-19 Inquiry. Throughout the pandemic
senior ministers, including the Prime Minister, have met and will continue to meet
with bereaved families.</p><p>We also recognise the need for bereaved families to
be represented on the UK Commission on Covid Commemoration. The Commission will carefully
consider how communities across the country can remember those who have lost their
lives and recognise those involved in the response in a fitting and permanent way.
I want to thank the Bereaved Families for Justice group for all their efforts in representing
bereaved families throughout the pandemic.</p>
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