Contaminated Blood and Blood Products
Debate between Chris Stephens and Diana Johnson
Thursday 24th November 2016
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Diana Johnson
My hon. Friend makes that point very well. Later I will compare and contrast the Scottish scheme, which is more generous.
Chris Stephens (Glasgow South West) (SNP)
The difference between the two schemes is important because hon. Members representing constituencies across the UK may have one constituent getting compensation under the English scheme and another getting compensation under the Scottish scheme, involving, as is currently the case, different amounts of money and different levels of compensation.
Diana Johnson
Yes; the hon. Gentleman makes a very important point. One of the unintended consequences of devolution is that we are ending up with such a mishmash of schemes, and that is of concern for the people affected.