HL Deb 09 July 1997 vol 581 c79WA
The Earl of Northesk

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What action, if any, they propose to take to improve the Vaccine Damage Compensation Scheme, with particular reference to the 80 per cent. disability and six year rules.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Social Security (Baroness Hollis of Heigham)

The Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme is currently being considered.