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Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry
P002954 - 23 April 2024
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
At a Glance
This petition concerning recommendations of the infected blood inquiry was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition addresses the long-standing issue faced by individuals in Walsall South who received infected blood, causing severe health consequences and extended suffering for them and their families, as they await compensation.
Action Requested
The House of Commons urges the Government to implement the recommendations in the Second Interim Report of the Infected Blood Inquiry without delay.
Key Facts
- Residents of Walsall South have waited too long for redress.
- Some petitioners found it difficult to access their medical records over a prolonged period.
- There are signatories directly affected by the failure to implement the recommendations.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
23 April 2024
Valerie Vaz
Lab
Walsall and Bloxwich
This petition is from the residents of Walsall South. The petitioners note that
“people who received infected blood and who have suffered as a consequence have, along with their families, waited far too long for redress.”
Some of them have found it very difficult to access their medical records over a long time, and today’s urgent question does not leave them any clearer about when they will get compensation.
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