Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 January 2000. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 January 2000.

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Hunt of Kings Heath, Lord

Question

Whether they will publish documents relevant to the death of haemophiliacs from hepatitis C after being given Factor 8, referred to in the Observer on 21 November; and if not, why not. [HL 69]. - Includes ref to a letter about manufacturing practice dated 2 May 1979 from Dr Richard Lane and a paper written by officials on 21 December 1979 in Library.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 69; 608 c105-6WA

Session

1999-00

Subjects

Death Haemophilia Hepatitis Medical treatments Publications Newspaper press Blood transfusions The Observer