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Notification of Contingent Liability

29 April 2020

Proposing MP
Michael Gove Con
Surrey Heath
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office
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At a Glance

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.
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