Revered Tanner also wrote to Baroness Margaret Jay, the new Minister of State for Health, reminding her that she had previously spoken in support of financial recompense for those infected with Hepatitis C in the House of Lords. Read more about Revered Tanner also wrote to Baroness Margaret Jay, the new Minister of State for Health, reminding her that she had previously spoken in support of financial recompense for those infected with Hepatitis C in the House of Lords.
Following the election of a new government on 1 May 1997, Reverend Tanner wrote to the Secretary of State asking the Government to act quickly to review the previous Government's policy. Read more about Following the election of a new government on 1 May 1997, Reverend Tanner wrote to the Secretary of State asking the Government to act quickly to review the previous Government's policy.
In a parliamentary debate, Alf Morris MP again raised the question of compensation, urging the Secretary of State to "act now". Read more about In a parliamentary debate, Alf Morris MP again raised the question of compensation, urging the Secretary of State to "act now".
Revered Tanner sent a petition to the Prime Minister describing the Government's stance as both illogical and morally indefensible. Read more about Revered Tanner sent a petition to the Prime Minister describing the Government's stance as both illogical and morally indefensible.
John Horam, in his response to John Marshall's speech, maintained the Government line. Read more about John Horam, in his response to John Marshall's speech, maintained the Government line.
In a speech in Parliament, John Marshall MP raised the question of compensation again, emphasising that many would die from Hepatitis C. Read more about In a speech in Parliament, John Marshall MP raised the question of compensation again, emphasising that many would die from Hepatitis C.
The Prime Minister was advised to, and did, decline a meeting with a deputation to discuss the Haemophilia Society's claim for financial assistance. Read more about The Prime Minister was advised to, and did, decline a meeting with a deputation to discuss the Haemophilia Society's claim for financial assistance.
A background note suggested that it might take 20 to 30 years to develop cirrhosis and that the majority of those years would be "trouble free in terms of ill health and only a small percentage will actually die of liver disease." Read more about A background note suggested that it might take 20 to 30 years to develop cirrhosis and that the majority of those years would be "trouble free in terms of ill health and only a small percentage will actually die of liver disease."
The Prime Minister John Major was advised to and did decline the meeting with Alf Morris. Read more about The Prime Minister John Major was advised to and did decline the meeting with Alf Morris.
Alf Morris wrote to the Prime Minister John Major, referring to the anguish and disbelief at the Government's position and seeking a meeting. Read more about Alf Morris wrote to the Prime Minister John Major, referring to the anguish and disbelief at the Government's position and seeking a meeting.