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Written question asked by Jack Lopresti (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 February 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 February 2020. It was answered by Helen Whately (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 February 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Thalidomide

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will provide an update on the status of the Thalidomide Health Grant; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The Government is committed to meeting the additional health needs of thalidomiders and to give them the same opportunities that others enjoy. The provision of the Thalidomide Health Grant is a central element of this. The current multi-year settlement continues for a further three years running until the end of the 2022/23 financial year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1245
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Finance Thalidomide
Link
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