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Sodium Valproate: Compensation

Asked by Dr Rupa HuqLabourDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 12 February 2025UIN 27870

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will respond to the recommendations on the use of sodium valproate in the Hughes report, published 7 February 2024.

Answered by Ashley Dalton

The Government is carefully considering the valuable work done by the Patient Safety Commissioner and the resulting Hughes Report. The report sets out options for redress for those harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh. The Government will be providing an update to the Patient Safety Commissioner’s Report at the earliest opportunity.

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