Infected Blood Inquiry: Government Response

Julian Lewis Excerpts

Monday 18th December 2023 Commons Chamber

[John Glen]

I reaffirm what I have said about my commitment to doing this as quickly as possible. Of course I regret the delays that have occurred over many years, and I want this to be brought to a conclusion as quickly as it can be. I think I neglected to answer the question from the right hon. Member for Torfaen (Nick Thomas-Symonds) about working with the various victims’ groups, of which there are a large number. I undertake to work with them to give them as much clarity as possible about the timetable and the work that I am undertaking.

[Sir Julian Lewis (New Forest East) (Con)]

Will the Government be making these payments within their own lifetime?

[John Glen]

I will give a comprehensive response along the timetable that I set out earlier.