House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Notification of Contingent Liability
29 April 2020 · Cabinet Office
Proposed by Michael Gove Con Surrey Heath
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government has provided indemnities for the rapid manufacturing of ventilators during the coronavirus outbreak.
- A Departmental Minute has been laid before Parliament detailing these indemnities.
- MPs with concerns can write to the Minister for a response.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the government's contingent liability related to indemnities provided for rapid manufacturing of ventilators during the coronavirus outbreak.
Action requested
I have laid before Parliament a Departmental Minute setting out the details of these indemnities. Members of Parliament with concerns can write to me, and I will examine their concerns and provide a response.
Key facts
- The Cabinet Office has given indemnities against IP infringement and product liability claims for Rapidly Manufactured Ventilator System (RMVS) products.
- The indemnities could exceed £300,000.
- A Departmental Minute setting out the details of these indemnities has been laid before Parliament today.
▸
Assessment & feedback
Summary accuracy