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Written question asked by Baroness Gould of Potternewton (Labour) on Thursday, 20 July 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 August 2017. It was answered by Lord O'Shaughnessy (Conservative) on Monday, 31 July 2017 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Blood: Contamination

Question

Her Majesty's Government whether the findings of the 2009 independent report by Lord Archer of Sandwell on NHS supplied contaminated blood and blood products will be taken into account by the contaminated blood inquiry announced on 11 July.

Answer

The focus of the inquiry will be on establishing the truth of what happened.

Over the summer, the Government is consulting with those affected and key stakeholder groups to discuss the scope of the inquiry.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1137
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Contamination Blood Public inquiries Contaminated Blood and Blood Products Inquiry
Link
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