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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick Excerpts
Tuesday 7th July 2015

(9 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jeremy Hunt Portrait Mr Hunt
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They cause a lot of grief to many people, which is why we have issued new guidance that tells people to take particular trouble for people who have to visit hospitals on a regular basis.

Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick Portrait Ms Margaret Ritchie (South Down) (SDLP)
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Will the Secretary of State outline when compensation will be made available to those who were infected by contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 1980s?

Jeremy Hunt Portrait Mr Hunt
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The hon. Lady is right to draw attention to this tragedy, and we will be bringing our plans forward to the House shortly.