Infected Blood Inquiry Report Debate

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Infected Blood Inquiry Report

Pete Wishart Excerpts
Monday 20th May 2024

(4 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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That completes this short statement. There will be a full statement tomorrow, when all the details of compensation will be brought to the House and all Members will be able to get in.

Pete Wishart Portrait Pete Wishart (Perth and North Perthshire) (SNP)
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On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Have you received any explanation for why we are getting only half an hour of the Prime Minister’s time? I know there will be a statement tomorrow by the Paymaster General, which we are all looking forward to, but what could be more important than being here and taking questions from—

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. I will answer the question. I have worked very closely with different parties and, most importantly, this is about the families. It is their day, which is why the statement has been done in this way. I am sure the hon. Gentleman would wish to respect that, rather than question it.