Frank McNally
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Lucy Powell
As ever, my hon. Friend raises important activities happening in his constituency. He is a powerful advocate for community empowerment in his constituency. I join him in thanking those behind such initiatives, which we will have ample opportunity to discuss in the coming months.
Frank McNally (Coatbridge and Bellshill) (Lab)
The infected blood scandal has had a devastating impact on families across the country, including my 82-year-old constituent Jean Campbell, who tragically lost her much-loved husband. Spouses who have lost those dearest to them have also, in many cases, lived restricted lives, yet they are still having to fight for compensation. I greatly welcome the announcement in July, but can my right hon. Friend secure time for a statement or debate, to provide reassurance to those like Jean that they will not have to wait years for compensation, particularly given the age of some of the victims of this scandal?
Lucy Powell
The victims of this scandal, like Jean, have suffered terribly for many years, as my hon. Friend describes. I am sure he will agree that no amount of compensation can make up for that, but that is not to say we should not continue, as this Government have, to ensure compensation is delivered swiftly, fairly and substantively to people like Jean. He will be aware that the Minister for the Cabinet Office updated the House in July. He has been very forthcoming with his updates to the House, and I will make sure my hon. Friend and other colleagues are kept updated on this matter.