NNDM8595 Debate: The Infected Blood Inquiry Report

NNDM8595 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Recognises:

a) the harm and suffering caused to thousands of people in the worst treatment scandal in the history of the NHS;

b) the tireless campaign and hard work of all those infected and affected to seek the truth; and

c) the UK Government’s apology for the decades-long moral failure at the heart of our national life.

2. Welcomes the final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry published on 20 May 2024 and its recommendations.

3. Welcomes the four-nations work to put in place an Infected Blood Compensation Authority.

4. Notes that further compensation payments will be made to people infected and affected by the scandal.

The Infected Blood Inquiry Report

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 Heledd Fychan (South Wales Central)

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Calls on the Welsh Government to make representations to the UK Government to ensure that all affected individuals in Wales receive their second interim compensation payment within 90 days of the publication of the Langstaff report.

Amendment 2 Heledd Fychan (South Wales Central)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls on the Welsh Government to enact all recommendations of the Langstaff report pertaining to devolved areas of responsibility in full and without delay.

Amendment 3 Heledd Fychan (South Wales Central)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls on the Welsh Government to proactively reach out to all affected individuals in Wales with the offer of relevant support and counselling.