- I regret that it was perceived that we would be influenced by someone else or give in to demands. We make independent decisions, said Erna Zelmin-Ekenhem at today's joint press conference with the Public Health Authority.

She also commented on the requirements for her departure, and the chief legal officer deleted the e-mail wording that one would change position to avoid a "difficult debate". (Watch video.)

Several members of parliament now demand that the government investigate the events.

- If it is so that an authority is not factual and impartial then it is extremely serious, says Lina Nordquist (L).

- It is important that what has come up is taken seriously by the government, says Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (M).

- It is very worrying if we cannot rely on the message of expert authorities. I hope the government gets to the bottom of the information, says Acko Ankarberg Johansson (KD).

The government comments

SVT has requested a comment from Labor Minister Eva Nordmark (S), and received a written response from her State Secretary Linda Grape (S):

“The government has confidence in Erna Zelmin-Ekenhem as head of government. Regarding the authorities' handling and review of individual cases, the government should not have any views on it. I am assuming that the Swedish Work Environment Authority manages its contacts with other authorities and organizations in a responsible manner. "

See SVT's review The battle over mouthguards here.