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Written question asked by John Glen (Conservative) on Monday, 22 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Friday, 26 June 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Preet Kaur Gill (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Sodium Valproate and Surgical Mesh Implants: Compensation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Hughes Report, what estimate he has made of the timescale for the relevant department to reach conclusions and decisions on the report's recommendations.

Answer

The Government extends its deepest sympathies to all those affected by sodium valproate and pelvic mesh, and recognises the profound, life‑changing impact these harms have had on individuals and their families. We know that for many, the consequences are ongoing and deeply felt.

We are still in the process of considering the work done by the Patient Safety Commissioner and her report, which set out recommendations for redress for those that have been affected. This work takes time and we will respond once this work is complete.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11622
Session
2026-27
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Compensation Government responses Sodium valproate Surgical mesh implants
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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