Letter from John Reid to Malcolm Chisholm confirmed that Scotland's proposed scheme was accepted as being within devolved competence, and that officials in England and Scotland would work together over the summer on the scope of the scheme. Read more about Letter from John Reid to Malcolm Chisholm confirmed that Scotland's proposed scheme was accepted as being within devolved competence, and that officials in England and Scotland would work together over the summer on the scope of the scheme.
The new Secretary of State for Health, John Reid, made the decision that some form of payments should be made in England to those infected with Hepatitis C. Read more about The new Secretary of State for Health, John Reid, made the decision that some form of payments should be made in England to those infected with Hepatitis C.
An analysis called "The Ross Report: 10 years on" showed how many of Lord Ross's recommendations were not implemented. Read more about An analysis called "The Ross Report: 10 years on" showed how many of Lord Ross's recommendations were not implemented.
The perspective of a transfusion recipient involved in the work undertaken by the Ross group was that the recommendations "were then almost completely ignored by the then Health Minister Malcolm Chisholm and Scottish Government" with responsibility for financial payments transferred back to Westminster. Read more about The perspective of a transfusion recipient involved in the work undertaken by the Ross group was that the recommendations "were then almost completely ignored by the then Health Minister Malcolm Chisholm and Scottish Government" with responsibility for financial payments transferred back to Westminster.
Malcolm Chisholm put forward the proposal set out in Robert Stack's submission, with the First Minister's agreement, to the Health and Community Care Committee. The position in Ireland was distinguished on the ground that there was fault in Ireland but "no fault here." Read more about Malcolm Chisholm put forward the proposal set out in Robert Stack's submission, with the First Minister's agreement, to the Health and Community Care Committee. The position in Ireland was distinguished on the ground that there was fault in Ireland but "no fault here."
Robert Stock provided a submission that costed a scheme on the basis of making lump sum payments of £20,000 to all those who had Hepatitis C - with a further £25,000 to those who had cirrhosis, liver cancer or liver failure. Read more about Robert Stock provided a submission that costed a scheme on the basis of making lump sum payments of £20,000 to all those who had Hepatitis C - with a further £25,000 to those who had cirrhosis, liver cancer or liver failure.
Prior to Malcolm Chisholm's appearance before the Health and Community Care Committee he was provided with a briefing, including lines to take. Read more about Prior to Malcolm Chisholm's appearance before the Health and Community Care Committee he was provided with a briefing, including lines to take.
Lord Ross and Philip Dolan gave evidence to the Health and Community Care Committee in support of the Expert Group's preliminary report. Read more about Lord Ross and Philip Dolan gave evidence to the Health and Community Care Committee in support of the Expert Group's preliminary report.
Meeting held between Malcolm Chisholm, representatives from the financial services sector and representatives from the Scottish Haemophilia Groups Forum and Scottish Hepatitis C Group. Read more about Meeting held between Malcolm Chisholm, representatives from the financial services sector and representatives from the Scottish Haemophilia Groups Forum and Scottish Hepatitis C Group.
The Scottish Executive's response to the Expert Group's preliminary report was announced. Read more about The Scottish Executive's response to the Expert Group's preliminary report was announced.