Implementation of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review recommendations

Early day motion 78, tabled 18 May 2022 by Cat Smith (Labour). Signed by 27 members.

That this House notes that sodium valproate can cause serious problems in a developing baby; further notes that 10 percent of babies whose mothers take sodium valproate during pregnancy are at risk of having a birth defect, and up to 40 percent have problems with development and learning as they grow; welcomes the July 2020 Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review; and calls on the Government to implement its recommendations in full, including paying compensation to people disabled by sodium valproate.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, Scottish National Party 5, Plaid Cymru 3, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.