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Written question asked by Lord Ashley of Stoke (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 November 1989. It was answered by Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 November 1989 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Untitled Written question

Question
From whom advice was sought regarding cost of help likely to be needed by HIV-infected haemophiliacs & their families before figure of #20,000 for an individual lump sum payment was decided upon; & what advice was given; to introduce legislation to ensure that lump sum payment does not affect receipt of social security payments & legal aid & what advice was given by Charity Commissioners regarding legality of Macfarlane trust giving equal lump sum payments to all HIV-infected haemophiliacs.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
162 c413-4W;162 c410W
Session
1989-90
Subjects
Compensation Benefits rules Charity Commission Charitable trusts Legal aid scheme HIV/AIDS Haemophilia NHS Medical treatments Blood transfusions Macfarlane Trust
Contains statistics
Yes