Written question asked by Emma Lewell (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2025 (named day). It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 October 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Armed Forces: Mefloquine
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total cost was of the sums agreed by his Department with Hilary Meredith Solicitors Ltd in connection with cases relating to the use of Lariam by armed forces personnel; and how many such claims have been settled.
- Answer
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Damages have been settled in all 434 claims brought by Hilary Meredith Solicitors against the Ministry of Defence relating to the use of Lariam. The claimants' legal costs have still to be resolved.
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- 77519
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- 2024-26
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- Armed forces Costs Hilary Meredith Solicitors Mefloquine
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- Yes
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