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House of Commons · Petition P002943

Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry

22 March 2024

Presented 1 time by 1 MP

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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.

  1. 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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