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They include current and former politicians, civil servants, government advisers, public health experts and representatives of bereaved families.

Existing fast-track routes for victims of domestic abuse, bereaved partners and resettled refugees will remain.

A total of 31 witnesses from Wales appeared including politicians, civil servants, public health experts and representatives of bereaved families.

Groups representing thousands of bereaved families want individuals working in government at the time to be held to account for any pandemic failings.

Nicholas Bowen KC, representing the bereaved families, told him: "They have complete disdain for your excuses and the manner in which you have answered questions."