Dr Roger Moore explained in his oral evidence to the Inquiry the DHSS's view at the time was that the adverse effects people with haemophilia had suffered were unavoidable. Read more about Dr Roger Moore explained in his oral evidence to the Inquiry the DHSS's view at the time was that the adverse effects people with haemophilia had suffered were unavoidable.
Lord Norman Fowler explained in his oral evidence to the Inquiry how the case for compensation was "hopeless". Read more about Lord Norman Fowler explained in his oral evidence to the Inquiry how the case for compensation was "hopeless".
"The Effect of HTLV-III Antibodies on the overall lifestyle of people with haemophilia" explained how dentists would not treat people with haemophilia. Read more about "The Effect of HTLV-III Antibodies on the overall lifestyle of people with haemophilia" explained how dentists would not treat people with haemophilia.
Within a letter to John Patten, Baroness Trumpington outlined the government position on compensation stating there had never been a general State scheme to compensate those who suffered the unavoidable adverse effects which could in rare cases unhappily arise from some medical procedures. Read more about Within a letter to John Patten, Baroness Trumpington outlined the government position on compensation stating there had never been a general State scheme to compensate those who suffered the unavoidable adverse effects which could in rare cases unhappily arise from some medical procedures.
Within a letter to John Patten, Nicholas Medley raised the question of compensation. Read more about Within a letter to John Patten, Nicholas Medley raised the question of compensation.
A newspaper article in "The Times" reported how ministers dismissed the arguments of the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester, who claimed AIDS victims were swirling around in a human cesspit of their own making. Read more about A newspaper article in "The Times" reported how ministers dismissed the arguments of the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester, who claimed AIDS victims were swirling around in a human cesspit of their own making.
In a document addressed to the Government, the Haemophilia Society pleaded with the Government to act swiftly for the people with haemophilia stating that it was the only institution capable of minimising the distress of all those concerned. Read more about In a document addressed to the Government, the Haemophilia Society pleaded with the Government to act swiftly for the people with haemophilia stating that it was the only institution capable of minimising the distress of all those concerned.
In October 1987, the Haemophilia Society in a report called for immediate positive and compassionate Government action. Read more about In October 1987, the Haemophilia Society in a report called for immediate positive and compassionate Government action.
"The Northern Echo" began a campaign it described as "the public cry for justice" seeking compensation for people with haemophilia infected by AIDS as a result of their treatment. Read more about "The Northern Echo" began a campaign it described as "the public cry for justice" seeking compensation for people with haemophilia infected by AIDS as a result of their treatment.
In an answer to parliamentary question on people with haemophilia, Tony Newton, the Health Minister, noted that on compensation for people with haemophilia, it was difficult to make a distinction between a "tragic problem" and "medical accidents". Read more about In an answer to parliamentary question on people with haemophilia, Tony Newton, the Health Minister, noted that on compensation for people with haemophilia, it was difficult to make a distinction between a "tragic problem" and "medical accidents".