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HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseThe hon. Gentleman makes the right point, which we have all heard from our constituents; my constituents have made representations along those lines, too. All I can say is that…18 Dec 2023HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseSome ex gratia payments have been made since 1992, but I recognise that a large number of people have been excluded in different ways. The work that will be undertaken and the…18 Dec 2023HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseI am sorry, but I do not accept that characterisation. What I would say is that, as I think the hon. Member appreciates, there are deeply complex matters in relation to how to…18 Dec 2023HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseThat is what the experts will do—the calibration of tariffs and allocation of compensation, as per the excellent work that has been done by the inquiries. This is urgent, and work…18 Dec 2023HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseI recognise Sir Brian’s recommendations, and I have done what I can to move us to a place where we meet the expectations as quickly as possible in the new year. I said to the…18 Dec 2023HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseI recognise the right hon. Lady’s frustration and disappointment with where we have got to. The work that she has done, and the work that was expressed in the amendment, is…18 Dec 2023HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseI thank my hon. Friend for his question. I have been in discussions on the appointment of clinical, legal and social care experts since my first week in office in November. We…18 Dec 2023HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseI do not accept that characterisation of what I have said today, as I have made a number of specific announcements on the progress that is being made. Neither do I accept the…18 Dec 2023HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseI thank my hon. Friend for his questions. I could not agree with him more about the level of urgency that is attached to the Government’s response. He is right about the…18 Dec 2023HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his constructive approach. There is consensus across the House that this urgent matter needs to be addressed as quickly as possible. As I said…18 Dec 2023HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseAs I said, it will be 25 sittings days after the publication of the report. That is when the Government’s comprehensive reply will be given.18 Dec 2023HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseI will give a comprehensive response along the timetable that I set out earlier.18 Dec 2023HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseWith permission, I would like to make a statement on the Government’s response to the infected blood inquiry. I made clear my intention to do so at Cabinet Office questions on 23…18 Dec 2023HANSARDPlaces for Growth UpdateToday we have published the latest statistics relating to Places for Growth role relocations. This publication sets out a Places for Growth programme overview, relocation data…12 Dec 2023HANSARDCabinet OfficeI am looking carefully at where we are with the plans for this year—obviously, there is a half-way point in that cycle—and at what policies we can put in place. At the beginning…11 Dec 2023HANSARDCabinet OfficeI am looking carefully at where we are with the plans for this year—obviously, there is a half-way point in that cycle—and at what policies we can put in place. At the beginning…11 Dec 2023HANSARDCabinet Office… In 2022, the last year for which we have figures, there was a 12.4% turnover from the senior civil service, and resignations were at 4.9 %. We need to look carefully at what…06 Dec 2023HANSARDCabinet OfficeMy hon. Friend obviously knows a great deal about this as a result of his distinguished 31 years of experience in the House, but pivotal role allowances have been in place for 10…06 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am looking carefully at where we are with the plans for this year—obviously, there is a half-way point in that cycle—and at what policies we can put in place. At the beginning…23 Nov 2023HANSARDCivil Service Staff TurnoverIn July 2022 we launched a policy setting the expected assignment durations for the senior civil service—the SCS1 and SCS2 roles—at a default minimum of three years, to support…23 Nov 2023