Professor Richard Tedder stated in his statement to the Inquiry ""Personally, I would have recalled, prevented or very strictly controlled the use of imported commercial blood products, especially those from the USA, which were known to have a significant risk over and above the expected. If the same was to occur with a British product, then clearly recall would be appropriate. At the Middlesex we would only have used such products if it was the only option to avoid serious harm to a patient". Read more about Professor Richard Tedder stated in his statement to the Inquiry ""Personally, I would have recalled, prevented or very strictly controlled the use of imported commercial blood products, especially those from the USA, which were known to have a significant risk over and above the expected. If the same was to occur with a British product, then clearly recall would be appropriate. At the Middlesex we would only have used such products if it was the only option to avoid serious harm to a patient".
Lord Kenneth Clarke was not aware of the CSM(B)'s existence and was surprised Lord Simon Glenarthur was unaware of the CSM(B) meetings and deliberations. Read more about Lord Kenneth Clarke was not aware of the CSM(B)'s existence and was surprised Lord Simon Glenarthur was unaware of the CSM(B) meetings and deliberations.
Lord Glenarthur was not aware of the CSM(B)'s 13th July meeting regarding AIDs. Read more about Lord Glenarthur was not aware of the CSM(B)'s 13th July meeting regarding AIDs.
The Council of Europe recommended the governments of member states to take all necessary steps and measures in relation to AIDS,mainly to avoid use of coagulation factor products prepared from large plasma pools. Read more about The Council of Europe recommended the governments of member states to take all necessary steps and measures in relation to AIDS,mainly to avoid use of coagulation factor products prepared from large plasma pools.
Dr Galbraith's colleague stated that he was off work for six weeks due to severe arthritis. Read more about Dr Galbraith's colleague stated that he was off work for six weeks due to severe arthritis.
Professor Stephen Palmer noted that Dr Galbraith was sick and not present for the CDSC in mid 1983. Read more about Professor Stephen Palmer noted that Dr Galbraith was sick and not present for the CDSC in mid 1983.
Professor Stephen Palmer was appointed as PHLS CDSC's first medical consultant epidemiologist for Wales. Read more about Professor Stephen Palmer was appointed as PHLS CDSC's first medical consultant epidemiologist for Wales.
Professor Christopher Bartlett in his written statement to the Archer Inquiry, referring to Dr Galbraith's letter and paper of the 9 May 1983, explained that Dr Galbraith had sought his opinion on the final drafts and that he fully concurred with the conclusions and advice he had expressed. Read more about Professor Christopher Bartlett in his written statement to the Archer Inquiry, referring to Dr Galbraith's letter and paper of the 9 May 1983, explained that Dr Galbraith had sought his opinion on the final drafts and that he fully concurred with the conclusions and advice he had expressed.
Cutter learned that the French were offered heat-treated product by Hyland and Behringwerke earlier in 1983. As a result the French had stopped all imports "until they can evaluate the information and offers they have received insofar as they relate to the hepatitis and AIDS questions." Read more about Cutter learned that the French were offered heat-treated product by Hyland and Behringwerke earlier in 1983. As a result the French had stopped all imports "until they can evaluate the information and offers they have received insofar as they relate to the hepatitis and AIDS questions."
Sir Joseph Smith stated in 1983 that he was sure UK self-sufficiency was expected soon. Read more about Sir Joseph Smith stated in 1983 that he was sure UK self-sufficiency was expected soon.