In a briefing for the CMO's visit to Newcastle regarding haemophilia issues, it used the line "there has never been a general state scheme in this country to compensate those who suffer the unavoidable adverse effects which may arise from some medical procedures." Read more about In a briefing for the CMO's visit to Newcastle regarding haemophilia issues, it used the line "there has never been a general state scheme in this country to compensate those who suffer the unavoidable adverse effects which may arise from some medical procedures."
A briefing note for an interview with "The Northern Echo" prepared by Dr Moore, a civil servant in a policy division within the DHSS, continued the line of there never having been a state scheme to compensate those who suffer the unavoidable adverse effects which may arise from some medical procedures and that compensation could only be awarded by the courts when negligence had been proved. Read more about A briefing note for an interview with "The Northern Echo" prepared by Dr Moore, a civil servant in a policy division within the DHSS, continued the line of there never having been a state scheme to compensate those who suffer the unavoidable adverse effects which may arise from some medical procedures and that compensation could only be awarded by the courts when negligence had been proved.
In a letter to Anthony Nelson, Baroness Trumpington stated that "Doctors treating haemophiliacs were, we believe, careful in explaining these risks to their patients'. Read more about In a letter to Anthony Nelson, Baroness Trumpington stated that "Doctors treating haemophiliacs were, we believe, careful in explaining these risks to their patients'.
The House of Commons Social Services Committee's report noted the Government's position but suggested that "Calls for compensation for haemophiliacs and others who have become HIV positive as a consequence of infected blood transfusions and for special life insurance arrangements for haemophiliacs deserve careful consideration." Read more about The House of Commons Social Services Committee's report noted the Government's position but suggested that "Calls for compensation for haemophiliacs and others who have become HIV positive as a consequence of infected blood transfusions and for special life insurance arrangements for haemophiliacs deserve careful consideration."
In his reply to a parliamentary question on whether the Secretary of State would take steps to compensate those with haemophilia who had been infected with AIDS by Factor 8 imported from the US, Tony Newton undertook to give an answer as soon as possible. Read more about In his reply to a parliamentary question on whether the Secretary of State would take steps to compensate those with haemophilia who had been infected with AIDS by Factor 8 imported from the US, Tony Newton undertook to give an answer as soon as possible.
In his reply to a parliamentary question asking when the DHSS had first become aware of AIDS and that AIDS was sexually transmitted, and could be transmitted through blood and blood products, Tony Newton stated: "Evidence that the AIDS infection could also be transmitted by blood transfusion emerged from the United States of America in 1983." Read more about In his reply to a parliamentary question asking when the DHSS had first become aware of AIDS and that AIDS was sexually transmitted, and could be transmitted through blood and blood products, Tony Newton stated: "Evidence that the AIDS infection could also be transmitted by blood transfusion emerged from the United States of America in 1983."
A minute from John O'Sullivan (an adviser in Number 10) to the Prime Minister expressed agreement with the drift of Tony Newton's memorandum on compensation for people with haemophilia. Read more about A minute from John O'Sullivan (an adviser in Number 10) to the Prime Minister expressed agreement with the drift of Tony Newton's memorandum on compensation for people with haemophilia.
A handwritten note on a copy of Tony Newton's minute on compensation for people with haemophilia stated "Prime Minister! This is a major about-turn. Content?" Read more about A handwritten note on a copy of Tony Newton's minute on compensation for people with haemophilia stated "Prime Minister! This is a major about-turn. Content?"
John Major wrote to Tony Newton, concerned about the precedent and recommending that the government "listen only at this stage" to the Haemophilia Society with regard to compensation for people with haemophilia who had been infected with HIV, "with no implication that the Government will take action." Read more about John Major wrote to Tony Newton, concerned about the precedent and recommending that the government "listen only at this stage" to the Haemophilia Society with regard to compensation for people with haemophilia who had been infected with HIV, "with no implication that the Government will take action."
A briefing paper for the Lord President of the Privy Council commented that the Social Services Secretary now proposed a one-off grant of up to £10 million to the Haemophilia Society to be distributed to cases of need. Read more about A briefing paper for the Lord President of the Privy Council commented that the Social Services Secretary now proposed a one-off grant of up to £10 million to the Haemophilia Society to be distributed to cases of need.