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Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry
P002940 - 25 March 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 ongoing suffering of individuals who received infected blood from NHS treatment, along with their families, who have been 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
- Constituents of Newport West and Weaver Vale are affected by the contaminated blood scandal.
- Mrs Hazel Jones, Ms Shirley Newnham, and Michael (a constituent) have been impacted by hepatitis C from NHS treatment.
- The petitioners request action based on the Second Interim Report of the Infected Blood Inquiry.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
25 March 2024
Ruth Jones
Lab
Newport West and Islwyn
I rise to present this petition on behalf of the people of Newport West, many of whom have been in touch with me in recent weeks and months to express their justifiable rage at the contaminated blood scandal. I particularly acknowledge Mrs Hazel Jones and Ms Shirley Newnham, two strong local women who have signed this petition. I also acknowledge my indefatigable and brilliant right hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull North (Dame Diana Johnson), who has demonstrated such leadership on this issue.
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