Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 44152
Bayer: Compensation
Tabled: 3 April 2025
Answered: 8 April 2025
Named DayQuestion
Dr Marie Tidball
Labour — Penistone and Stocksbridge
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure patients affected by Essure sterilisation devices manufactured over 10 years ago can claim financial compensation.
Answer
Justin MaddersManufacturers can generally be held liable for any harm caused by a defective product under Part 1 of the Consumer Protection Act 1987, but claims must be brought within 10 years of the product being supplied.NHS Resolution manages clinical negligence and...
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