Contaminated Blood Inquiry Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office
Monday 29th January 2018

(6 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chloe Smith Portrait Chloe Smith
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We are talking about this happening very shortly—it certainly will not be months—and I look forward to being able to make an announcement to the House.

David Hanson Portrait David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)
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My constituents just want this over, so that they can get their lives back on track. Will the Minister confirm that when she does appoint the judge, they will be working full time on this? Does she anticipate when recommendations will finally be made?

Chloe Smith Portrait Chloe Smith
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Unfortunately, I am not able to answer that question, as I do not have the answer with me today, but I will make sure that either I or the Secretary of State writes to the right hon. Gentleman.