HC Deb 27 April 1994 vol 242 cc202-3W
Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans she has to add to the patients charter rights for children damaged by vaccines.

Mr. Sackville

None.

The Vaccine Damage Payment Act 1979 provides a scheme of one off, lump sum payments where it can be shown on the balance of probability that damage has resulted from vaccination. Receipt of a payment does not prejudice the individual's right to pursue a private claim for damages through the courts.