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Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry
P002985 - 15 May 2024
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 3
At a Glance
This petition concerning recommendations of the infected blood inquiry was presented to Parliament once by 3 MPs.
Issue Summary
The petition addresses the long-standing issue of individuals who received infected blood products and have suffered as a result, along with their families, waiting too long for redress.
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
- Affected constituents include those from Edinburgh West, Edinburgh North and Leith, Aberavon, Bradford South, and York Outer.
- Families have suffered decades of health issues, financial loss, and stigma.
- The petition reflects widespread concerns across the country.
- The final infected blood inquiry recommendations are yet to be implemented.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
15 May 2024
Christine Jardine
Lib Dem
Edinburgh West
I rise to present a petition on the recommendations of the infected blood inquiry on behalf of the residents of my constituency of Edinburgh West. I have a long-standing interest in this as a friend of my family, who was one of the early victims of the infected blood scandal, has suffered as a consequence, along with many families including those in my constituency, waiting too long for redress. The petition states:
Stephen Kinnock
Lab
Aberafan Maesteg
I rise to present this petition on behalf of constituents in Aberavon, on the same terms as those presented by my hon. Friends the Members for Newport East (Jessica Morden) and for Batley and Spen (Kim Leadbeater). I pay tribute to my right hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull North (Dame Diana Johnson) for her unstinting work in pursuing justice for the victims.
My constituent David Farrugia and his siblings lost their father in 1986 after he was given infected blood products. It literally tore their family apart, as the siblings were then split up in the care system. This scandal has caused decades of suffering, health issues, financial loss and stigma for those affected. They have campaigned for justice, but it has taken far too long and is long overdue. Justice must not be delayed any further.
Judith Cummins
Lab
Bradford South
I join a number of hon. Members in presenting a petition in the same terms on behalf of my constituents in Bradford South, although I know that it reflects feelings that are widespread across the country. The petition reflects concerns across Bradford South that the Government have yet to implement both the final infected blood inquiry recommendations and compensation, and the will of this House of Commons, which was expressed on 4 December 2023.
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