Contaminated Blood Scandal: Interim Payments for Victims

Lord McFall of Alcluith Excerpts

Wednesday 20th July 2022 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Penn (Con)]

My noble friend is right about the nature of the tragedy for those affected and that they have waited far too long for recognition of that. I hope that the process of starting the inquiry and going through it provides some of the recognition they deserve. I am glad that it was my right honourable friend Theresa May who initiated the inquiry in the other place. That work needs to conclude so that they can get the full results and the full truth of what happened at the time.

[The Lord Speaker (Lord McFall of Alcluith)]

My Lords, we now come to the next business, which will include a valedictory speech by a much-loved and respected Member who has made a major and sustained contribution over many years to this House, government and society. As noble Lords will know, I refer to none other than the distinguished former Lord Chancellor, the noble and learned Lord, Lord Mackay of Clashfern.