§ Lord Morris of Manchesterasked Her Majesty's Government:
What consultation has taken place between them and the Scottish Executive about the findings of the expert group chaired by Lord Ross on financial and other practical support for patients contaminated with National Health Service blood, blood products or tissue; whether they have made any suggestion that the group's findings should not be implemented; and whether decisions on implementation of the group's findings are solely for the Scottish Executive to take. [HL1132]
§ Lord Hunt of Kings HeathOfficials from the United Kingdom government departments concerned and the Scottish Executive are looking at the group's findings and their implications for the interface between the social security system and devolved responsibilities. No conclusions have yet been reached.