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Debate between Andrea Jenkyns and Jackie Doyle-Price
Tuesday 18th June 2019
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Andrea Jenkyns (Morley and Outwood) (Con)
The inquiry into the contaminated blood scandal, the biggest treatment disaster in the history of the NHS, is currently taking place in Leeds. What is the Department doing to compensate the victims of this scandal and to make sure their voices are heard?
Jackie Doyle-Price
My hon. Friend will wish to know that we are collaborating fully with the inquiry, and it has raised with us several issues about payments. We have made available an additional £30 million to give to those affected and will consider any conclusions the inquiry ultimately draws.