In a memo it was confirmed that the Government resisted calls for payments to those who had contracted Hepatitis C through NHS treatment. Read more about In a memo it was confirmed that the Government resisted calls for payments to those who had contracted Hepatitis C through NHS treatment.
The Government had no plans to extended the HIV compensation scheme to cover those that were infected with hepatitis as only a small proportion of sufferers had had severe problems. Read more about The Government had no plans to extended the HIV compensation scheme to cover those that were infected with hepatitis as only a small proportion of sufferers had had severe problems.
A minute recorded that the Government was in a rather difficult position in respect of those infected with Hepatitis C through NHS treatment, because the Secretary of State seemed inclined, contrary to the public Government line, to consider making special payments to people with haemophilia in this group. Read more about A minute recorded that the Government was in a rather difficult position in respect of those infected with Hepatitis C through NHS treatment, because the Secretary of State seemed inclined, contrary to the public Government line, to consider making special payments to people with haemophilia in this group.
The Government's line to take was that "patients who may have been infected with Hepatitis C will have received the best treatment available in the light of the medical knowledge at the time." Read more about The Government's line to take was that "patients who may have been infected with Hepatitis C will have received the best treatment available in the light of the medical knowledge at the time."
The Independent reported that another 3,000 adults and children who received blood transfusions "may also have been infected, but are unaware of their condition." Read more about The Independent reported that another 3,000 adults and children who received blood transfusions "may also have been infected, but are unaware of their condition."
The Haemophilia Society had no plans to seek compensation from the Government for those who were infected with Hepatitis C. Read more about The Haemophilia Society had no plans to seek compensation from the Government for those who were infected with Hepatitis C.
The settlement scheme for haemophilia patients with HIV would not be extended to cover those that were infected with hepatitis. Read more about The settlement scheme for haemophilia patients with HIV would not be extended to cover those that were infected with hepatitis.
Tom Sackville did not approve the principle of ex-gratia payments at a meeting with Dr Andrzej Rejman, John Canavan and Dr Jeremy Metters. Read more about Tom Sackville did not approve the principle of ex-gratia payments at a meeting with Dr Andrzej Rejman, John Canavan and Dr Jeremy Metters.
A memo from Dr Andrzej Rejman and John Canavan to Tom Sackville and to Dr Jeremy Metters outlined the arguments for and against ex-gratia payment. It noted that it was open to ministers to make ex-gratia payment and sought ministers' views on whether it should be further considered. Read more about A memo from Dr Andrzej Rejman and John Canavan to Tom Sackville and to Dr Jeremy Metters outlined the arguments for and against ex-gratia payment. It noted that it was open to ministers to make ex-gratia payment and sought ministers' views on whether it should be further considered.
Tom Sackville wrote to David Porter confirming the Government had no plan to extend the HIV payment scheme to those infected with Hepatitis C. Read more about Tom Sackville wrote to David Porter confirming the Government had no plan to extend the HIV payment scheme to those infected with Hepatitis C.