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Written question asked by Lee Pitcher (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 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, if he will ensure that the Government provides, by 16 July 2026, the information requested by the Patient Safety Commissioner on (a) action taken in response to the Hughes Report, (b) outstanding steps required before Ministers can decide on redress and (c) a timetable for the Government’s full response, including on the establishment of compensation schemes for those harmed by pelvic mesh and sodium valproate.

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
15255
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Compensation Sodium valproate Surgical mesh implants
Link
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