Parliamentary Activity

Infected Blood Inquiry — 341 mentions in Parliament since Sep 2017

Hansard Debate Commons
07 May 2024
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry

Commons Chamber

Hansard Debate Commons
30 Apr 2024
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry

Commons Chamber

Hansard Debate Commons
29 Apr 2024
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry

Commons Chamber

Hansard Debate Commons
26 Apr 2024
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry

Commons Chamber

Hansard Debate Commons
25 Apr 2024
Infected Blood Inquiry: Second Interim Report

Commons Chamber

Hansard Debate Commons
24 Apr 2024
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry

Commons Chamber

Hansard Debate Commons
23 Apr 2024
Infected Blood Inquiry

Commons Chamber

Hansard Debate Commons
23 Apr 2024
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry

Commons Chamber

Hansard Debate Commons
22 Apr 2024
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry

Commons Chamber

Hansard Debate Commons
19 Apr 2024
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry

Commons Chamber

Hansard Debate Commons
18 Apr 2024
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry

Commons Chamber

Hansard Debate Commons
17 Apr 2024
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry

Commons Chamber

Hansard Debate Commons
16 Apr 2024
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry

Commons Chamber

Written Question Commons
12 Apr 2024
Infected Blood Inquiry: Public Appointments

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, who has been appointed to the Infected Blood Inquiry expert group.

Government answer
Cabinet Office Professor Sir Jonathan Montgomery has been appointed as the chair of the expert group to advise on the Government’s response to the Infected Blood Inquiry’s recommendations on compensation. The names of the other members of the expert group have not been ... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
12 Apr 2024
Blood: Contamination

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to page 22 of the Infected Blood Inquiry’s second Interim Report of the Infected Blood Inquiry, published on 5 April 2023, what steps his Department plans to take to help ensure (a) the independen

Government answer
Cabinet Office The victims of the scandal are at the forefront of my mind, and it is critical to ensure that any scheme works effectively for the victims. The Government will respond in full to Sir Brian Langstaff’s recommendations following the publication of the Inqui... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
12 Apr 2024
Blood: Contamination

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he is taking steps to ensure there are no delays to implementation of the final Infected Blood inquiry compensation report.

Government answer
Cabinet Office Ministerial colleagues and I, as well as officials in the Cabinet Office and relevant other Government Departments, are working closely to ensure effective design and implementation of the Government response to Inquiry, with regular meetings and engageme... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
12 Apr 2024
Blood: Contamination
Drew Hendry Scottish National Party → Department of Health and Social Care

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to implement the recommendations of the Second interim report of the Infected Blood inquiry on psychological services.

Government answer
Department of Health and Social Care A bespoke psychological support service for infected blood victims, commissioned by NHS England, is currently being developed, and is planned to go live in early summer 2024. Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
12 Apr 2024
Blood: Contamination
Mrs Sharon Hodgson Labour → Cabinet Office

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how often he has discussions with the Infected Blood Inquiry on the implementation of compensation recommendations.

Government answer
Cabinet Office I, and my predecessors in this role, have not had formal discussions with members of the Infected Blood Inquiry team, to protect the Inquiry’s independence from Government. The Government has committed to update Parliament through an oral statement on nex... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
12 Apr 2024
Blood: Contamination

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what his planned timeframe is for establishing the arms-length body that will manage the compensation payments stemming from the Infected Blood Inquiry.

Government answer
Cabinet Office The Government has committed to update Parliament through an oral statement on next steps within 25 sitting days following the publication of the final report on 20 May, and it is our intention to make this statement as soon as possible. Additionally, we ... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
12 Apr 2024
Blood: Contamination

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has made an assessment of the potential long-term financial implications of implementing the full compensation scheme for infected blood victims.

Government answer
Treasury This was an appalling tragedy and my thoughts remain with all those affected. We understand the strength of feeling on this and the need for action and that is why the Government has accepted the moral case for compensation and acknowledged that justice n... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
26 Mar 2024
Blood: Contamination

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what his planned timetable is for announcing full compensation payments relating to the Infected Blood Inquiry.

Government answer
Cabinet Office The Government will respond in full to Sir Brian Langstaff’s recommendations on compensation following the publication of the Inquiry’s final report on 20th May, and we will provide an update to Parliament on next steps within 25 sitting days following th... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
26 Mar 2024
Infected Blood Inquiry

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what information his Department holds on how the Infected Blood Inquiry calculated its estimate that 30,000 NHS patients were exposed to hepatitis B or C.

Government answer
Cabinet Office The Cabinet Office holds no information in relation to the Inquiry's methodology. The process and findings of the independent inquiry are a matter for the Chair, Sir Brian Langstaff. Read full answer →
Hansard Debate Commons
25 Mar 2024
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry

Commons Chamber

Written Question Commons
22 Mar 2024
Blood: Contamination
Mr Kevan Jones Labour → Cabinet Office

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will take steps to expedite compensation for those affected by the infected blood scandal.

Government answer
Cabinet Office The Government will respond in full to Sir Brian Langstaff’s recommendations on compensation following the publication of the Inquiry’s final report. Additionally, we will bring forward amendments at Report Stage of the Victims and Prisoners Bill in the O... Read full answer →
Hansard Debate Commons
22 Mar 2024
Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry

Commons Chamber