Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry

I rise to present this petition on behalf of the people of Newport West, many of whom have been in touch with me in recent weeks and months to express their justifiable rage at the contaminated blood scandal. I particularly acknowledge Mrs Hazel Jones and Ms Shirley Newnham, two strong local women who have signed this petition. I also acknowledge my indefatigable and brilliant right hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull North (Dame Diana Johnson), who has demonstrated such leadership on this issue.

The petition states:

“The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to implement the recommendations in the Second Interim Report of the Infected Blood Inquiry without delay.

And the petitioners remain, etc.”

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I rise to present this petition on behalf of all those in my constituency of Weaver Vale affected by the contaminated blood scandal. I commend all campaigners, including my right hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull North (Dame Diana Johnson). My constituent Michael was infected with hepatitis C from an NHS treatment. I have raised Michael’s case since I was elected to Parliament in 2017. He said:

“I felt my life was left in tatters.”

This petition urges the Government to implement the recommendations in the second interim report of the infected blood inquiry without delay.

The petition states:

The petition of residents of the constituency of Weaver Vale

Declares that people who received infected blood and who have suffered as a consequence have, along with their families, waited far too long for redress.

The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to implement the recommendations in the Second Interim Report of the Infected Blood Inquiry without delay.

And the petitioners remain, etc.

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