Infected Blood Inquiry: Government Response

Jessica Morden Excerpts

Monday 18th December 2023 Commons Chamber

[John Glen]

I do not think that I can be expected to respond to individual cases here, but I have ensured that we have the right range of professional expertise—the very best available in this country—so that all those different cases of infected and affected, going off quite a range of experiences over a very long period, are properly interrogated as the details of the scheme are worked through.

[Jessica Morden (Newport East) (Lab)]

The Government had to make this statement after losing the vote two weeks ago, but there is little in it for families like the Smiths, who—please know this, Minister—finally saw hope in that vote. Campaigners have called for months and months for the preparatory work to be done. How long will victims now have to wait for what the House has asked for?

[John Glen]

As I said, it will be 25 sittings days after the publication of the report. That is when the Government’s comprehensive reply will be given.