Scottish Executive agreed payments (in principle) substantially less than the recommendations of the Ross group. Read more about Scottish Executive agreed payments (in principle) substantially less than the recommendations of the Ross group.
The Expert Group chaired by Lord Ross produced a preliminary report. Read more about The Expert Group chaired by Lord Ross produced a preliminary report.
The Scottish Executive announced the intention to establish an expert group to look at "the pros and cons of a system to offer financial and other support for people who have been harmed by health service treatment and where the NHS is not at fault." Read more about The Scottish Executive announced the intention to establish an expert group to look at "the pros and cons of a system to offer financial and other support for people who have been harmed by health service treatment and where the NHS is not at fault."
The Health and Community Care Committee issued its report on Hepatitis C. Read more about The Health and Community Care Committee issued its report on Hepatitis C.
The Health and Community Care Committee decided to hear further evidence following petitions to establish an independent inquiry and to establish compensation for people infected with Hepatitis C. Read more about The Health and Community Care Committee decided to hear further evidence following petitions to establish an independent inquiry and to establish compensation for people infected with Hepatitis C.
The Scottish Executive's report on Hepatitis C and Heat Treatment of Blood Products for Haemophiliacs in the mid 1980s was published. Read more about The Scottish Executive's report on Hepatitis C and Heat Treatment of Blood Products for Haemophiliacs in the mid 1980s was published.
The Scottish Executive started an internal investigation into heat treatment and Hepatitis C. Read more about The Scottish Executive started an internal investigation into heat treatment and Hepatitis C.
The Scottish Office mirrored the Department of Health line of no compensation for Hepatitis C infections and "best treatment available". Read more about The Scottish Office mirrored the Department of Health line of no compensation for Hepatitis C infections and "best treatment available".
The Secretary of State for Scotland supported the recommendation to provide payments to people infected with HIV through blood transfusion. Read more about The Secretary of State for Scotland supported the recommendation to provide payments to people infected with HIV through blood transfusion.
The Prime Minister announced the settlement, in principle, of HIV litigation claims without consultation with Scotland. Read more about The Prime Minister announced the settlement, in principle, of HIV litigation claims without consultation with Scotland.