§ Mrs. EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many representations calling for financial assistance he has received on behalf of people with haemophilia infected with Hepatitis C through their NHS treatment. [32049]
§ Ms JowellSince 2 May 1997 hon. Members have asked six Parliamentary Questions (in addition to this one) and we have received approximately 135 letters about the issue of special payments for haemophiliacs infected with hepatitis C through National Health Service blood products.
We have also met with the Haemophilia Society to hear their representations on the matter direct.