Debates between Baroness Campbell of Surbiton and Earl Howe during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Infected Blood Inquiry

Debate between Baroness Campbell of Surbiton and Earl Howe
Wednesday 24th April 2024

(8 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Earl Howe Portrait Earl Howe (Con)
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My noble friend is quite right to highlight what is likely to be a very significant impact on the public finances as a result of compensation in this area. It is important that any decisions on compensation funding are taken carefully. I think the House would expect the Government to work through the associated costs to the public sector while considering the needs of members of the community and the very far-reaching impacts this scandal has had on their lives.

Baroness Campbell of Surbiton Portrait Baroness Campbell of Surbiton (CB)
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My Lords, I am sure the Minister appreciates the deep mistrust the community has regarding this Government. It has, for 40 years, struggled to have its voice heard and its needs met. Bearing this in mind, could he expand on the ways the Government intend to involve the community from here forward in all the developments? As there has frequently been such mistrust, we owe it to the community to involve it at every stage of the way.