The Linda Page report and supporting references were provided to the Archer Inquiry Read more about The Linda Page report and supporting references were provided to the Archer Inquiry
The chronology provided to the Archer Inquiry directed readers towards the NHS Blood and Transplant website for further information Read more about The chronology provided to the Archer Inquiry directed readers towards the NHS Blood and Transplant website for further information
A chronology with dates on which certain tests of blood donations were introduced was provided to the Archer Inquiry. Read more about A chronology with dates on which certain tests of blood donations were introduced was provided to the Archer Inquiry.
An email from William Connon said that it was not agreed the Department of Health would appear before the inquiry but ministers were keen to be as helpful as possible Read more about An email from William Connon said that it was not agreed the Department of Health would appear before the inquiry but ministers were keen to be as helpful as possible
The Secretary of State for Health responded to Lord Archer offering a meeting with officials and a copy of Linda Page's report. Read more about The Secretary of State for Health responded to Lord Archer offering a meeting with officials and a copy of Linda Page's report.
In a memo from William Connon to Caroline Flint reasons were set out as to why officials should not give evidence to the Archer Inquiry. Read more about In a memo from William Connon to Caroline Flint reasons were set out as to why officials should not give evidence to the Archer Inquiry.
Hugh Taylor agreed with Elizabeth Woodeson that officials should not offer to give evidence to the Archer Inquiry but should offer to meet with the Inquiry team to discuss how the Department might assist Read more about Hugh Taylor agreed with Elizabeth Woodeson that officials should not offer to give evidence to the Archer Inquiry but should offer to meet with the Inquiry team to discuss how the Department might assist
Elizabeth Woodeson sought agreement that a reply to Lord Archer would not include an offer for officials to give evidence. Read more about Elizabeth Woodeson sought agreement that a reply to Lord Archer would not include an offer for officials to give evidence.
William Connon expressed concern that by cooperating with the Inquiry the Department of Health could be in a difficult situation if the Inquiry concluded that the Government of the day was at fault Read more about William Connon expressed concern that by cooperating with the Inquiry the Department of Health could be in a difficult situation if the Inquiry concluded that the Government of the day was at fault
Caroline Flint and special advisors met to discuss how to respond to Lord Archer's request for cooperation. Read more about Caroline Flint and special advisors met to discuss how to respond to Lord Archer's request for cooperation.