§ Mr. Marshall-AndrewsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has for compensation for haemophiliacs infected with Hepatitis C as a result of treatment by the national health service. [1905]
§ Shona McIsaacTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to pay compensation to people infected with Hepatitis C contracted through blood transfusions in NHS hospitals. [3633]
§ Mr. GogginsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received since 2 May with regard to people with haemophilia who have been infected with Hepatitis C via contaminated blood products; and what plans he has to review their claim for financial recompense. [4180]
§ Mr. SymsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on his proposals to set up a hardship fund for the haemophiliacs who may have been infected with Hepatitis C through blood supplied by the national health service. [5125]
§ Ms JowellSince 2 May, in addition to these Parliamentary Questions, Ministers have received 19 letters on the subject of financial recompense for patients, both haemophiliacs and others, infected with hepatitis C through National Health Service treatment.
We have agreed to give this matter our most careful consideration.