VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Sodium Valproate and Surgical Mesh Implants: Compensation

Asked by Sir Julian LewisConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 3 July 2026UIN 13757

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to supply the Patient Safety Commissioner, by 16 July 2026, with the information she has formally requested on (a) Government discussions, (b) actions taken across Government and (c) future plans on (i) redress and (ii) implementing the Hughes Report recommendations in relation to women harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh.

Answered by Preet Kaur Gill

The Patient Safety Commissioner (PSC) wrote to the Prime Minister on 16 June, requesting information regarding internal and cross-Government discussions in relation to the Hughes Report, actions that have been taken beyond the Department, the future plans regarding the implementation of its recommendations, and a timetable for a full response.

The Department will provide any information required to support a timely response.

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim