Stephen Kinnock
Main Page: Stephen Kinnock (Labour - Aberafan Maesteg)
Deidre Brock (Edinburgh North and Leith) (SNP)
I rise to present a petition from residents of my constituency of Edinburgh North and Leith regarding those people who have received infected blood and suffered as a consequence and who have, along with their families, waited far too long for redress. The petition states:
“The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to implement the recommendations in the Second Interim Report of the Infected Blood Inquiry without delay.
And the petitioners remain, etc.”
The petition of residents of the constituency of Edinburgh North and Leith.
[P002987]
Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) (Lab)
I rise to present this petition on behalf of constituents in Aberavon, on the same terms as those presented by my hon. Friends the Members for Newport East (Jessica Morden) and for Batley and Spen (Kim Leadbeater). I pay tribute to my right hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull North (Dame Diana Johnson) for her unstinting work in pursuing justice for the victims.
My constituent David Farrugia and his siblings lost their father in 1986 after he was given infected blood products. It literally tore their family apart, as the siblings were then split up in the care system. This scandal has caused decades of suffering, health issues, financial loss and stigma for those affected. They have campaigned for justice, but it has taken far too long and is long overdue. Justice must not be delayed any further.
The petition of residents of the constituency of Aberavon.
[P002986]
Judith Cummins (Bradford South) (Lab)
I join a number of hon. Members in presenting a petition in the same terms on behalf of my constituents in Bradford South, although I know that it reflects feelings that are widespread across the country. The petition reflects concerns across Bradford South that the Government have yet to implement both the final infected blood inquiry recommendations and compensation, and the will of this House of Commons, which was expressed on 4 December 2023.
The petition of residents of the constituency of Bradford South.
[P002988]