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Sodium Valproate and Surgical Mesh Implants

Commons · Question 122334 · Tabled 19 Mar 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 16 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Sarah Dyke

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will set out a timeline to implement the recommendations of the Hughes Report, including financial compensation for those affected by sodium valproate in pregnancy.

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 financial compensation.The Government h...