Medicine and Medical Device Safety
2020-09-01
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Questions & Answers
Q1
Direct Answer
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Context
The Cumberlege review highlights government failure in handling issues like Primodos, a drug linked to severe birth defects.
Does the Minister acknowledge the findings of the Cumberlege report regarding Government failure with drugs such as Primodos and will she meet me along with the all-party parliamentary group to discuss an action plan for implementing recommendations without delay?
We welcomed the Cumberlege report and are reviewing its recommendations, but due to ongoing legal action, I am unable to provide further comments at this time.
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Assessment & feedback
Addressing the need for a meeting with Yasmin Qureshi and others to discuss implementation timelines.
Citing Ongoing Legal Action
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