The National Health Service

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Philippa Whitford

Wednesday 23rd October 2019 Commons Chamber

[Mr Deputy Speaker]

Yes.

[Dr Whitford]

On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. In response to my question this morning about compensation for the victims of the contaminated blood scandal, the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General suggested that the Government were waiting for

“the determination of legal liability, to which the inquiry’s deliberations relate”,

but surely he must recognise that under the Inquiries Act 2005 a public inquiry cannot determine liability, so how can I call for the Minister for the Cabinet Office to correct the answer that he gave?

[Mr Deputy Speaker]

You have done it for me. Those on the Treasury Bench have heard you.

Valproate and Foetal Anticonvulsant Syndrome

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Philippa Whitford

Thursday 19th October 2017 Commons Chamber

[Dr Whitford]

Will the hon. Gentleman give way?

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Lindsay Hoyle)]

He has finished.