In an email from Lindsay Blakemore to Sylvia Shearer, it was noted that whilst the Minister wanted to be as open as possible, he did not wish to release advice to ministers. Read more about In an email from Lindsay Blakemore to Sylvia Shearer, it was noted that whilst the Minister wanted to be as open as possible, he did not wish to release advice to ministers.
In evidence to the Inquiry, Robert Mackie detailed research conducted by himself and his wife Alice into the circumstances that led to infections through blood products in Edinburgh. Read more about In evidence to the Inquiry, Robert Mackie detailed research conducted by himself and his wife Alice into the circumstances that led to infections through blood products in Edinburgh.
A memo to the Minister for Health and Community Care noted that some documents were sensitive due to the tone used and it was suggested the Minister may wish to suppress them in order to avoid embarrassment as a result of the comments being taken out of context by the media. Read more about A memo to the Minister for Health and Community Care noted that some documents were sensitive due to the tone used and it was suggested the Minister may wish to suppress them in order to avoid embarrassment as a result of the comments being taken out of context by the media.
The line to take became that due to pending court proceedings, the government was limited in what it could say. Read more about The line to take became that due to pending court proceedings, the government was limited in what it could say.
Andry Kerr, Minister for Health & Community Care did not give evidence to the Health Committee. Read more about Andry Kerr, Minister for Health & Community Care did not give evidence to the Health Committee.
A speaking note was prepared for the Minister Andy Kerr in advance of his appearance before the Health Committee. Read more about A speaking note was prepared for the Minister Andy Kerr in advance of his appearance before the Health Committee.
A letter to submit as evidence was prepared for Andy Kerr in advance of his appearance before the Health Committee. Read more about A letter to submit as evidence was prepared for Andy Kerr in advance of his appearance before the Health Committee.
Andy Kerr sought a meeting with the Lord Advocate about whether to hold a Fatal Accident Inquiry. Read more about Andy Kerr sought a meeting with the Lord Advocate about whether to hold a Fatal Accident Inquiry.
Sylvia Shearer wrote to William Connon asking whether the Department of Health in London would be supportive if a public inquiry were held in Scotland. Read more about Sylvia Shearer wrote to William Connon asking whether the Department of Health in London would be supportive if a public inquiry were held in Scotland.
A literature review was requested to establish what materials in relation to Hepatitis C could be released into the public domain. Read more about A literature review was requested to establish what materials in relation to Hepatitis C could be released into the public domain.