A minute was sent to Dr Graham Winyard "expressing concern that while SoS accepts that the Government could not afford a large compensation package, he feels that a small hardship fund like the MacFarlane Trust would be possible. Officials are concerned that significant funds would need to be diverted from patient care to fund it and that Treasury remain fundamentally opposed."

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Chapter/issue
Government Response to Hepatitis C Infections
Key Person(s)
Dr Graham Winyard