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Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry
P002943 - 22 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 long-standing issue of compensation for victims of the contaminated blood scandal, highlighting that two victims die each week due to delays in addressing the problem.
Action Requested
The petitioners request that 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
- Two victims of the contaminated blood scandal are dying on average every week.
- The Chancellor acknowledged the government's moral responsibility to pay compensation speedily.
- The petition has been presented by Kim Leadbeater on behalf of constituents in Batley and Spen.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
22 March 2024
Kim Leadbeater
Lab
Spen Valley
I rise to present this petition on behalf of a number of constituents in Batley and Spen who have contacted me about the contaminated blood scandal, including Caroline Elliott from Liversedge and Jonathan Harvey from Birkenshaw. It states:
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