Charles Dobson wrote to colleagues noting that the precedent set by the HIV scheme was "indeed a problem, but I didn't think we had ever gone so far in public!" Read more about Charles Dobson wrote to colleagues noting that the precedent set by the HIV scheme was "indeed a problem, but I didn't think we had ever gone so far in public!"
A briefing note prepared in advance of that meeting included a reference to Stephen Dorrell's evidence to the Health Committee in July 1995 which "acknowledged that payment to the HIV group was illogical." Read more about A briefing note prepared in advance of that meeting included a reference to Stephen Dorrell's evidence to the Health Committee in July 1995 which "acknowledged that payment to the HIV group was illogical."
The Secretary of State told John Marshall MP that he did not consider that no-fault compensation of £40 million would be an appropriate use of health resources. Read more about The Secretary of State told John Marshall MP that he did not consider that no-fault compensation of £40 million would be an appropriate use of health resources.
Following the meeting the Haemophilia Society provided further information about their proposals to the Department of Health. Read more about Following the meeting the Haemophilia Society provided further information about their proposals to the Department of Health.
A briefing for the Minister noted that the Haemophilia Society had been "encouraged by what they perceive to be a softening in Ministers' position". Read more about A briefing for the Minister noted that the Haemophilia Society had been "encouraged by what they perceive to be a softening in Ministers' position".
In a briefing for a meeting between the Haemophilia Society and John Horam, the Society sought to emphasise "the social, psychological, economic and medical impact on individuals and their families". Read more about In a briefing for a meeting between the Haemophilia Society and John Horam, the Society sought to emphasise "the social, psychological, economic and medical impact on individuals and their families".
A memo from Marguerite Weatherseed to Mr Dyson stated that the Permanent Secretary's points on the question of introducing compensation for people with haemophilia with Hepatitis C had been noted and would be borne in mind by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health. Read more about A memo from Marguerite Weatherseed to Mr Dyson stated that the Permanent Secretary's points on the question of introducing compensation for people with haemophilia with Hepatitis C had been noted and would be borne in mind by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health.
A memo from Ben Dyson to Mrs Weatherseed stated that the Permanent Secretary counselled "extreme caution", telling the Minister that "The unfortunate truth is that this is a very slippery slope." Read more about A memo from Ben Dyson to Mrs Weatherseed stated that the Permanent Secretary counselled "extreme caution", telling the Minister that "The unfortunate truth is that this is a very slippery slope."
A letter from Kevin Guinness to John Adey provided more information about the likely costs of a scheme limited to those who developed cirrhosis. Read more about A letter from Kevin Guinness to John Adey provided more information about the likely costs of a scheme limited to those who developed cirrhosis.
John Horam asked for more information about the likely costs of a scheme limited to those who developed cirrhosis. Read more about John Horam asked for more information about the likely costs of a scheme limited to those who developed cirrhosis.