CONTAMINATED BLOOD PRODUCTS

Early day motion 114, tabled 29 November 1999 by Betty Williams (Labour). Signed by 93 members.

That this House is concerned for the well-being of people who contracted Hepatitis C from contaminated blood products given to them under NHS treatment up until the mid-1980s; regrets that to date 113 such people have died from Hepatitis C; supports the campaign of the Haemophilia Society to obtain financial assistance for those affected in line with assistance received by those infected with HIV; and while recognising that the NHS was not negligent, asks the Government to consider how these people can be helped financially to enable them to live normal lives.

Signatures by party: Labour 72, Liberal Democrat 10, Labour/Co-operative 5, UUP 3, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.