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Foetal Valproate Spectrum Disorder: Compensation

Asked by Anna SabineLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 6 November 2025UIN 84530

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of compensating (a) people and (b) families of people with Foetal Valproate Syndrome.

Answered by Dr Zubir Ahmed

The Government is carefully considering the work by the Patient Safety Commissioner and her report, which set out options for redress for those harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh. This is a complex issue involving input from different Government departments. The Government will provide a further update to the Patient Safety Commissioner’s report.

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