Sir Hugh Taylor suggested to the Inquiry that there were limitations on the process of ministerial challenge to the established position. Read more about Sir Hugh Taylor suggested to the Inquiry that there were limitations on the process of ministerial challenge to the established position.
Sir Hugh Taylor told the Inquiry that the review largely rehearsed rather than re-examined the Department's previous analysis of the history which was still being challenged by campaigners. Read more about Sir Hugh Taylor told the Inquiry that the review largely rehearsed rather than re-examined the Department's previous analysis of the history which was still being challenged by campaigners.
The job task description for the review on Blood Safety was drafted with a view to making "recommendations on future handling in the light of public interest requirements" Read more about The job task description for the review on Blood Safety was drafted with a view to making "recommendations on future handling in the light of public interest requirements"
Dr Walford told the Inquiry that she felt not everyone at the DHSS was as aware that NANBH could give rise to chronic liver disease and this was why she had shared her comment with senior people Read more about Dr Walford told the Inquiry that she felt not everyone at the DHSS was as aware that NANBH could give rise to chronic liver disease and this was why she had shared her comment with senior people
Linda Page told the Inquiry that the Department of Health's response to the Haemophilia Society put Dr Walford's minute in context. Read more about Linda Page told the Inquiry that the Department of Health's response to the Haemophilia Society put Dr Walford's minute in context.
A memo from Linda Page was sent to Caroline Flint and Lord Warner regarding the internal review on all existing papers Read more about A memo from Linda Page was sent to Caroline Flint and Lord Warner regarding the internal review on all existing papers
A briefing note sent to the Chief Medical Officer noted that no new evidence had been found identifying culpability on behalf of the Department. Read more about A briefing note sent to the Chief Medical Officer noted that no new evidence had been found identifying culpability on behalf of the Department.
Linda Page was tasked with reviewing papers. Read more about Linda Page was tasked with reviewing papers.
A memo from William Connon to the Chief Medical Officer confirmed that Dr Walford's minute had come to the attention of Linda Page Read more about A memo from William Connon to the Chief Medical Officer confirmed that Dr Walford's minute had come to the attention of Linda Page
The Department of Health responded to the Haemophilia Society raising Dr Walford's minute, stating that she may have been referring to patients with cirrhosis due to alcohol or Wilson's Disease rather than haemophilia. Read more about The Department of Health responded to the Haemophilia Society raising Dr Walford's minute, stating that she may have been referring to patients with cirrhosis due to alcohol or Wilson's Disease rather than haemophilia.