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Written question asked by Dan Carden (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 September 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 October 2020 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 5 October 2020. A substantive answer was provided by Helen Whately (Conservative) on Friday, 16 October 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 make it his policy to renew the thalidomide health grant in April 2023.

Answer

While we are unable to take commit future funds at this time, ahead of the forthcoming Spending Review, we remain committed to supporting thalidomiders to live a full and independent life. We are working closely with the Thalidomide Trust to consider how thalidomiders can be best be supported in the future.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
97011
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Finance Thalidomide
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk