Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Government accepts the recommendations of the Covid-19 Inquiry (Module 4) published on 16 April 2026 in relation to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme.

Answer

As set out by the Prime Minister in his Written Ministerial Statement of 16 April responding to the publication of Module 4 of the COVID-19 Inquiry, the Government is carefully considering the findings of the inquiry, including the recommendations on reform of the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS), and will respond within six months of publication.

The Government is actively considering the recommendations of the inquiry on reform of the VDPS.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 6320
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Compensation Vaccine damage payment scheme Coronavirus Vaccination Side effects Covid-19 Inquiry
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme

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