HC Deb 27 July 1976 vol 916 cc221-2W
Mr. Loyden

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what progress has been made in considering compensation for vaccine-damaged children; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Alfred Morris

As I indicated in my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Stoke-on-Trent, South (Mr. Ashley) on 20th May—[Vol. 911, c.719–21]—the Royal Commission on Compensation and Civil Liability is studying evidence from interested bodies on the question of compensation for vaccine damage and any decision on this matter needs to await its report.

I am writing to my hon. Friend more fully in reply to his letter of 13th July.