Once John Reid reached the decision on ex gratia payments, he was not faced with any resistance from officials. Read more about Once John Reid reached the decision on ex gratia payments, he was not faced with any resistance from officials.
John Reid wanted a UK Scheme, especially an English Scheme, and wanted to work with the other devolved nations on this. Read more about John Reid wanted a UK Scheme, especially an English Scheme, and wanted to work with the other devolved nations on this.
The Treasury wrote to John Reid setting out its position in relation to the ex gratia scheme. Read more about The Treasury wrote to John Reid setting out its position in relation to the ex gratia scheme.
A meeting between the Scottish Executive and Department for Health regarding ex gratia payments took place where it was stated that a UK-wide scheme was preferred, but Wales and Northern Ireland had not yet been informed of developments. Read more about A meeting between the Scottish Executive and Department for Health regarding ex gratia payments took place where it was stated that a UK-wide scheme was preferred, but Wales and Northern Ireland had not yet been informed of developments.
The Treasury said no additional funding would be available. Read more about The Treasury said no additional funding would be available.
A meeting with the Chief Secretary to the Treasury and the Secretaries of State for Scotland and for Work and Pensions on the devolved nation's position on compensation took place. Read more about A meeting with the Chief Secretary to the Treasury and the Secretaries of State for Scotland and for Work and Pensions on the devolved nation's position on compensation took place.
The Secretary of State formed the view that they would have to go down the compensation (ex-gratia) route given the circumstances. Read more about The Secretary of State formed the view that they would have to go down the compensation (ex-gratia) route given the circumstances.
The Law Officers' opinion on the proposed Hepatitis C compensation scheme was received. Read more about The Law Officers' opinion on the proposed Hepatitis C compensation scheme was received.
Richard Gutowski had discussions with senior officers in the Health Protection Division prior to advising the new Secretary of State on 17 June 2003 that there was no justification to move away from the existing line to take regarding "inadvertent" infections. Read more about Richard Gutowski had discussions with senior officers in the Health Protection Division prior to advising the new Secretary of State on 17 June 2003 that there was no justification to move away from the existing line to take regarding "inadvertent" infections.
A background note from Richard Gutowski to Sammy Sinclair stated that although some recipients of blood products had been "inadvertently infected" prior to the 1984 viral inactivation of blood products and the introduction of donor screening in 1991, there was no justification to move away from the existing line to take. Read more about A background note from Richard Gutowski to Sammy Sinclair stated that although some recipients of blood products had been "inadvertently infected" prior to the 1984 viral inactivation of blood products and the introduction of donor screening in 1991, there was no justification to move away from the existing line to take.