Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

James Naish Excerpts
Wednesday 5th February 2025

(1 day, 14 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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The hon. Member has to shout because the SNP Members are so far away at the back and there are so few of them that otherwise they would not be heard.

James Naish Portrait James Naish (Rushcliffe) (Lab)
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My constituent Matthew and his mum Catherine, alongside Emma Murphy and Janet Williams, have campaigned for many years to get compensation for families affected by the epilepsy drug sodium valproate. Twelve months on from the Patient Safety Commissioner’s report on this matter, those harmed are still waiting for the recommendations to be implemented. How much longer will the individuals and families impacted by valproate need to wait for the clarity they seek? Will the Prime Minister arrange for a Health Minister to meet valproate campaigners to discuss this important matter?