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Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 March 1999. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 March 1999 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will introduce a no-fault compensation scheme for those who have suffered from arachnoiditis as a result of medical treatment.
Answer

Mr. Maclean: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will introduce a no-fault compensation scheme for those who have suffered from arachnoiditis as a result of medical treatment. [73947] Mr. Hutton: We have no plans to introduce a non-fault compensation scheme for those who have suffered arachnoiditis as a result of medical treatment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
326 c673W; 73947
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Compensation Drugs Side effects Arachnoiditis Iofendylate