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Infected Blood Inquiry

Debate between Tessa Munt and Nick Thomas-Symonds
Friday 26th July 2024

(3 months, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Portrait Nick Thomas-Symonds
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right. Anyone who reads Sir Brian Langstaff’s report will see the emphasis he puts on culture and the chilling nature of what he talks about as institutional defensiveness. That is something we need to change. We will put forward legislative measures that we hope will make a significant difference, but it is also a question of attitudes and culture, and changing that will require leadership.

Tessa Munt Portrait Tessa Munt (Wells and Mendip Hills) (LD)
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Can the Paymaster General clarify whether an office for the whistleblower would be an independent office? That would be helpful in progressing the sort of clarity and transparency that he has referred to.

Nick Thomas-Symonds Portrait Nick Thomas-Symonds
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Protection for whistleblowers is important; it is something the Government are considering and keep under constant review.