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Sir Peter Bottomley
Former MP

An Important Week for the Infected Blood Campaign

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Wednesday, 22 May, 2024
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Sir Peter attending an event with the victims of the Infected Blood Scandal

The All-Party Parliamentary Blood Group has been an important joint effort with Dame Diana Johnson, MP for Hull North. She has been a tremendous leader and I pay tribute to her. It has been a pleasure to continue this important campaign alongside her.

Thirty-five years ago, I first spoke with The Haemophilia Society UK’s chief executive about getting more effective help for victims and their families.

With great help from the Haemophilia Society and victims’ groups, we were responsible for Theresa May’s decision as Prime Minister to initiate the judge-led Inquiry that has concluded this week.

On Monday, Sir Brian Langstaff gathered over a thousand Infected Blood victims, their families and campaigners in Central Hall, Westminster.

I sat between Dame Diana and health minister Maria Caulfield, MP for Lewes, alongside John Glen MP the Cabinet Office minister responsible for the inquiry. Hundreds of helpers were in attendance to give comfort, candles, water and tissues to the afflicted.

Sir Brian Langstaff came to sit in front of me for the service of reflective singing and speeches by victims. I gave him my copy of the words.

On Tuesday Parliament welcomed compensation arrangements. I spoke following the Prime Minister. Today John Glen MP updated the house on the process by which compensation would be paid following which I discussed the need for quick progress. A recording of my words will follow later this week.

This week’s conclusion is right. It will be welcomed by many but it’s late. Sadly too many infected and affected are no longer with us and able to welcome this news.

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