NHS: Contaminated Blood Debate

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NHS: Contaminated Blood

Lord Elton Excerpts
Thursday 20th July 2017

(7 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen Portrait Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen
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I thank my noble friend for his question and indeed for all he did all those years ago. The feelings when the Urgent Question was answered in the other place were obvious, as they are in this House, and I am sure the Department of Health is listening. I cannot stand here and categorically say what will happen, but I can say that the department is listening and is very aware of the deep feelings that everybody has on this subject.

Lord Elton Portrait Lord Elton (Con)
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On the narrow point that has just been raised, it is not the department that needs to listen; it is Her Majesty’s Government who need to listen as to who is to draw up the brief for this inquiry.

Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen Portrait Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen
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I hear what my noble friend is saying.