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Role of Sage to be reviewed over fears scientists hold too much power Panel that set the course for some of the pandemic’s most controversial policies may hold ‘too much sway’ over ministers Chris Whitty, left, and Sir Patrick Vallance, whose advice has heavily influenced government policy during the pandemic The role of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) is likely to be reviewed when the Covid pandemic is over, government sources have said. A future independent inquiry into the handling of coronavirus is expected to scrutinise Sage and consider whether such a monolithic body should hold so much power. Members of Sage have themselves expressed concern that the group holds too much sway over ministerial thinking and prevents alternative views being given equal weight. 

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