Arachnoiditis (Hansard, 2 March 1999)

HC Deb 02 March 1999 vol 326 c673W 673W

§ Mr. Maclean
To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will institute a full public inquiry on the links between Myodil and arachnoiditis. [73948]

§ Mr. Hutton
We have no plans to hold an inquiry into the use of Myodil and its associated risk of arachnoiditis.

§ Mr. Maclean
To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will introduce a no-fault compensation scheme for those who have suffered from arachnoiditis as a result of medical treatment. [73947]

§ Mr. Hutton
We have no plans to introduce a non-fault compensation scheme for those who have suffered arachnoiditis as a result of medical treatment.