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Sodium Valproate: Compensation

Commons · Question 27870 · Tabled 31 Jan 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 12 Feb 2025

Question

Asked by Rupa Huq

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will respond to the recommendations on the use of sodium valproate in the Hughes report, published 7 February 2024.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 12 Feb 2025

The Government is carefully considering the valuable work done by the Patient Safety Commissioner and the resulting Hughes Report. The report sets out options for redress for those harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh. The Government will be providing an u...