Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 113139
Fetal Valproate Spectrum Disorder: Compensation
Tabled: 12 February 2026
Answered: 23 February 2026
Question
Justin Madders
Labour — Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department has taken to assess compensation for those living with Fetal Valproate Spectrum Disorder.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedThe Department continues to take forward work to explore redress for those affected by pelvic mesh and sodium valproate, which includes recommendations made by the Patient Safety Commissioner in the Hughes Report. We recognise the importance of these issu...
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