INDEPENDENT PUBLIC INQUIRY INTO THE SUPPLY OF CONTAMINATED NHS BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS

Early day motion 966, tabled 23 February 2007 by Betty Williams (Labour). Signed by 163 members.

That this House warmly welcomes the recent announcement of an independent public inquiry, headed by the former Solicitor General the right hon. Lord (Peter) Archer of Sandwell QC, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the supply to patients of contaminated NHS blood and blood products, its consequences for the haemophilia community and others afflicted, and further steps to address both their problems and needs and those of bereaved families; notes that he will call patients, bereaved dependents, former Health Ministers and other eminent witnesses to assist the inquiry; and calls on the relevant Government departments to offer their full co-operation.

Signatures by party: Labour 82, Liberal Democrat 38, Conservative 30, Scottish National Party 4, DUP 2, Independent 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent Labour 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.