Sodium Valproate and Surgical Mesh Implants: Compensation
Commons · Question 117882 · Tabled 4 Mar 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by James Wild
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if it is his policy to make interim payments to valporate and pelvic mesh victims this calendar year.
Answer
Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 16 Apr 2026
The Government is carefully considering the work done by the Patient Safety Commissioner and her report, which set out recommendations for redress for those harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh, including options for interim payments.The Government has dee...