Northern Ireland officials felt it was difficult not to draw comparisons with the HIV compensation scheme but accepted it would mean "a substantial drain on health resources". It was further felt that the current policy was not robust enough against judicial review. Read more about Northern Ireland officials felt it was difficult not to draw comparisons with the HIV compensation scheme but accepted it would mean "a substantial drain on health resources". It was further felt that the current policy was not robust enough against judicial review.
An attempt was made by the DHSS to "establish the views of the Territorial Health Departments". Read more about An attempt was made by the DHSS to "establish the views of the Territorial Health Departments".
John Breen asked to be kept informed by the DHSS of any developments on the question of compensation. Read more about John Breen asked to be kept informed by the DHSS of any developments on the question of compensation.
John Breen told the Inquiry that, in terms of compensation, the Northern Ireland policy was to follow that of London. Read more about John Breen told the Inquiry that, in terms of compensation, the Northern Ireland policy was to follow that of London.
John Breen wrote to Malcolm Moss stating that whilst officials were considering the feasibility of compensation, it would be premature to make any concession to Eddie McGrady MP who had written about his constituents. Read more about John Breen wrote to Malcolm Moss stating that whilst officials were considering the feasibility of compensation, it would be premature to make any concession to Eddie McGrady MP who had written about his constituents.
John Breen wrote to Malcolm Moss regarding "Haemophilia Society - compensation for the Hepatitis C infection" stating that the Government was not proposing to pay compensation, but rather raise awareness of how to manage the disease. Read more about John Breen wrote to Malcolm Moss regarding "Haemophilia Society - compensation for the Hepatitis C infection" stating that the Government was not proposing to pay compensation, but rather raise awareness of how to manage the disease.
Eddie McGrady MP wrote to Malcolm Moss explaining that constituents had contacted him regarding the need for compensation awards to be made to those with haemophilia infected with Hepatitis C. Read more about Eddie McGrady MP wrote to Malcolm Moss explaining that constituents had contacted him regarding the need for compensation awards to be made to those with haemophilia infected with Hepatitis C.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Peter Brooke, supported the proposal for financial help for non-haemophiliac patients who contracted HIV through infected blood or blood products. Read more about The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Peter Brooke, supported the proposal for financial help for non-haemophiliac patients who contracted HIV through infected blood or blood products.
When the position regarding the provision of ex gratia payments to people infected with HIV through blood transfusion changed, communications between William Waldegrave and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury were copied to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Peter Brooke, and the Secretary of State for Wales, David Hunt. Read more about When the position regarding the provision of ex gratia payments to people infected with HIV through blood transfusion changed, communications between William Waldegrave and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury were copied to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Peter Brooke, and the Secretary of State for Wales, David Hunt.
Jack Scott, the assistant secretary at the DHSSNI, along with representatives of the Scottish Office and the Welsh Office, were copied into some DHSS communications regarding the HIV litigation. Read more about Jack Scott, the assistant secretary at the DHSSNI, along with representatives of the Scottish Office and the Welsh Office, were copied into some DHSS communications regarding the HIV litigation.