Carol Grayson wrote to Andy Burnham setting out her concerns, referring to evidence showing that compensation was paid in Ireland on compassionate grounds and without any finding of legal liability in the Irish courts. Read more about Carol Grayson wrote to Andy Burnham setting out her concerns, referring to evidence showing that compensation was paid in Ireland on compassionate grounds and without any finding of legal liability in the Irish courts.
The Department of Health's Customer Service Centre responded to Gregory Murphy regarding the Archer report, indicating that the Department of Health did not intend to revisit its response. Read more about The Department of Health's Customer Service Centre responded to Gregory Murphy regarding the Archer report, indicating that the Department of Health did not intend to revisit its response.
Gregory Murphy wrote to the Government regarding their "pitiful response to the Archer Report". Read more about Gregory Murphy wrote to the Government regarding their "pitiful response to the Archer Report".
In a draft speech for a Westminster Hall debate on 1 July 2009, it was stated that the risk of administering factor concentrates was "low and worth taking" as it was "the best treatment at the time." Read more about In a draft speech for a Westminster Hall debate on 1 July 2009, it was stated that the risk of administering factor concentrates was "low and worth taking" as it was "the best treatment at the time."
A briefing pack provided for the Minister included a statement that "Payments made by the Republic of Ireland are a matter for them and were introduced following a judicial inquiry, which found failures of responsibility by the Irish Blood Transfusion Service. The situation in the UK was different, and Lord Archer has not apportioned blame." Read more about A briefing pack provided for the Minister included a statement that "Payments made by the Republic of Ireland are a matter for them and were introduced following a judicial inquiry, which found failures of responsibility by the Irish Blood Transfusion Service. The situation in the UK was different, and Lord Archer has not apportioned blame."
Morven Smith requested a briefing pack for the 1 July Westminster Hall debate from Dr Rowena Jecock which was to include, amongst other things, a summary of the debate issues. Read more about Morven Smith requested a briefing pack for the 1 July Westminster Hall debate from Dr Rowena Jecock which was to include, amongst other things, a summary of the debate issues.
Mark Noterman attached a speech and briefing pack for the 1 July Westminster Hall debate in an email to Morven Smith. Read more about Mark Noterman attached a speech and briefing pack for the 1 July Westminster Hall debate in an email to Morven Smith.
During topical questions, Gillian Merron noted a comparison between the NHS and Ireland. Gillian Merron had said that a comparison could not be made as the NHS had not been found to be at fault but the Irish Blood Transfusion Service had been. Read more about During topical questions, Gillian Merron noted a comparison between the NHS and Ireland. Gillian Merron had said that a comparison could not be made as the NHS had not been found to be at fault but the Irish Blood Transfusion Service had been.
Andy Burnham was invited to meet Lord Morris and Lord Archer to discuss the response to Lord Archer's report. Read more about Andy Burnham was invited to meet Lord Morris and Lord Archer to discuss the response to Lord Archer's report.
In his oral evidence Andy Burnham stated that he felt the starting point should have been about the people and what they needed and that he did not consider that the Government had made a positive response and that there had been defensiveness and stonewalling. Read more about In his oral evidence Andy Burnham stated that he felt the starting point should have been about the people and what they needed and that he did not consider that the Government had made a positive response and that there had been defensiveness and stonewalling.