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Written question asked by Lord Morris of Manchester (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Thursday, 7 June 2007.


Health: Infected Blood-clotting Products

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Why the Department of Health’s audit review of the alleged shredding by civil servants of documents relating to the supply of infected blood-clotting products to people with haemophilia has not been published; and whether they will now place a copy of this document in the Library of the House and make it available to the independent public inquiry headed by Lord Archer of Sandwell.
Answer

The Review of Documentation Relating to the Safety of Blood Products 1970-1985 (non-A, non-B Hepatitis) was issued on 22 May, together with referenced documents. The referenced documents made available include the internal audit report carried out by the department in 2000. These documents have been placed in the Library and made available to the independent public inquiry.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3935; 692 c205-6WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Disclosure of information Contamination Blood Haemophilia NHS Public inquiries Reviews Blood transfusions Department of Health Departmental records
Link
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