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Sodium Valproate: Compensation

Commons · Question 114837 · Tabled 23 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 26 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Mary Glindon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to have discussions with families impacted by sodium valproate on the design of a compensation scheme.

Answer

Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 26 Feb 2026

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 sodium valproate and pelvic mesh and makes recommendations. Whil...