The Government continued to argue that a public inquiry was not necessary. Read more about The Government continued to argue that a public inquiry was not necessary.
Lord Philip Hunt agreed that a public inquiry was not necessary. Read more about Lord Philip Hunt agreed that a public inquiry was not necessary.
The Government did not think a public inquiry was necessary and thought the important thing was to ensure haemophiliacs with Hepatitis C received the best treatment. Read more about The Government did not think a public inquiry was necessary and thought the important thing was to ensure haemophiliacs with Hepatitis C received the best treatment.
Lord Philip Hunt wrote that although there was a risk from using blood products, medical professionals believed that the benefits outweighed the risk. Read more about Lord Philip Hunt wrote that although there was a risk from using blood products, medical professionals believed that the benefits outweighed the risk.
Carol Grayson wrote to Tony Blair asking for a full and open public inquiry. Read more about Carol Grayson wrote to Tony Blair asking for a full and open public inquiry.
Carol Grayson wrote to Alan Milburn asking for a public inquiry. Read more about Carol Grayson wrote to Alan Milburn asking for a public inquiry.
John Denham, Minister of State for Health, stated that there was no need for further investigation into haemophilia and hepatitis C. Read more about John Denham, Minister of State for Health, stated that there was no need for further investigation into haemophilia and hepatitis C.
Susan Deacon was asked to consider a petition calling on Parliament to establish a scheme of compensation to assist people in Scotland who had contracted Hepatitis C as a consequence of infected blood transfusions. Read more about Susan Deacon was asked to consider a petition calling on Parliament to establish a scheme of compensation to assist people in Scotland who had contracted Hepatitis C as a consequence of infected blood transfusions.
The Health and Community Care Committee stated that they would not be able to carry out a full inquiry into haemophilia and hepatitis C Read more about The Health and Community Care Committee stated that they would not be able to carry out a full inquiry into haemophilia and hepatitis C
The Scottish Executive's line to take was that there was no need for a further inquiry. Read more about The Scottish Executive's line to take was that there was no need for a further inquiry.