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Written question asked by Gregory Stafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2026. It was answered by Preet Kaur Gill (Labour) on Monday, 6 July 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, whether his Department intends to respond to the Patient Safety Commissioner's call for a decision on a compensation scheme for patients harmed by pelvic mesh and sodium valproate by 16th July 2026.

Answer

The Patient Safety Commissioner 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, and 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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14674
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Compensation Sodium valproate Surgical mesh implants
Link
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