Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 106966
Jake Aldcroft
Tabled: 20 January 2026
Answered: 29 January 2026
Question
Bob Blackman
Conservative — Harrow East
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what learning has been implemented following the coroner’s finding that harm from sodium valproate exposure contributed to the death of Jake Aldcroft.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedEveryone who has been harmed from sodium valproate has our deepest sympathies.Action has been taken to minimise the risk of foetal harm associated with valproate, and to ensure that healthcare professionals are also able to support any babies and families...
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