In a letter to Malcolm Chisholm, Margaret Smith outlined that although the Committee had not recommended an inquiry, this was not because it was certain there was no negligence, or that nothing significant would emerge from an inquiry. Read more about In a letter to Malcolm Chisholm, Margaret Smith outlined that although the Committee had not recommended an inquiry, this was not because it was certain there was no negligence, or that nothing significant would emerge from an inquiry.
The Scottish Executive welcomed the fact that the Health and Community Care Committee's report on Hepatitis C did not recommend a public inquiry and had concluded that there was no negligence in relation to the introduction of screening or heat treatment. Read more about The Scottish Executive welcomed the fact that the Health and Community Care Committee's report on Hepatitis C did not recommend a public inquiry and had concluded that there was no negligence in relation to the introduction of screening or heat treatment.
The 17th report on Hepatitis C by the Health and Community Care Committee recommended financial support for NHS patients who had contracted Hepatitis C from blood transfusion or blood products. Read more about The 17th report on Hepatitis C by the Health and Community Care Committee recommended financial support for NHS patients who had contracted Hepatitis C from blood transfusion or blood products.
A letter from Malcolm Chisholm to Dennis Canavan confirmed the Executive's position remained that a public inquiry would not be appropriate. Read more about A letter from Malcolm Chisholm to Dennis Canavan confirmed the Executive's position remained that a public inquiry would not be appropriate.
A letter from Malcolm Chisholm to Iain Gray confirmed the Executive's position remained that a public inquiry would not be appropriate. Read more about A letter from Malcolm Chisholm to Iain Gray confirmed the Executive's position remained that a public inquiry would not be appropriate.
A debate was held in Scottish Parliament on the subject of hepatitis C and Nicola Sturgeon asked the Executive to reflect on the need for a public inquiry. Read more about A debate was held in Scottish Parliament on the subject of hepatitis C and Nicola Sturgeon asked the Executive to reflect on the need for a public inquiry.
The Haemophilia Society renewed its call for a full independent public inquiry at the Heath and Community Care Committee meeting. Read more about The Haemophilia Society renewed its call for a full independent public inquiry at the Heath and Community Care Committee meeting.
The Health and Community Care Committee met and heard from the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS") and the Haemophilia Society. Read more about The Health and Community Care Committee met and heard from the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service ("SNBTS") and the Haemophilia Society.
Lord Hunt told the Inquiry that "with the benefit of hindsight and more fulsome information" he believed that the calls for a public inquiry were justified. Read more about Lord Hunt told the Inquiry that "with the benefit of hindsight and more fulsome information" he believed that the calls for a public inquiry were justified.
Lord Hunt told the Inquiry that he had understood "the default position in government was to resist the many calls for various public inquiries unless there were compelling reasons to do so.." Read more about Lord Hunt told the Inquiry that he had understood "the default position in government was to resist the many calls for various public inquiries unless there were compelling reasons to do so.."