Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Monday, 29 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Friday, 3 July 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Preet Kaur Gill (Labour) on Friday, 3 July 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

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Sodium Valproate and Surgical Mesh Implants: Compensation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to supply the Patient Safety Commissioner, by 16 July 2026, with the information she has formally requested on (a) Government discussions, (b) actions taken across Government and (c) future plans on (i) redress and (ii) implementing the Hughes Report recommendations in relation to women harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh.

Answer

The Patient Safety Commissioner (PSC) wrote to the Prime Minister on 16 June, requesting information regarding internal and cross-Government discussions in relation to the Hughes Report, actions that have been taken beyond the Department, the future plans regarding the implementation of its recommendations, and a timetable for a full response.

The Department will provide any information required to support a timely response.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

13757

Session

2026-27

Subjects

Compensation Sodium valproate Surgical mesh implants

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk