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Thalidomide: Compensation and Health Services

Asked by Jenny Riddell-CarpenterLabourDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 6 February 2025UIN 27718

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken to ensure that thalidomide survivors have effective representation in negotiations with Diageo on long-term (a) assistance and (b) compensation.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

There is a Deed of Covenant agreed between Diageo plc and the Thalidomide Trust, which is subject to periodic review by both parties, with beneficiary representatives involved in the process. The Department has no role in these periodic reviews.

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