Written questions

Sodium Valproate and Surgical Mesh Implants: Compensation

Commons · Question 95382 · Tabled 28 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 3 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Sharon Hodgson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will provide redress for mesh and sodium valproate families.

Answer

Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 3 Dec 2025

The Government is carefully considering the work by the Patient Safety Commissioner and her report, which set out options for redress for those harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh. This is a complex issue involving input from different Government departme...