Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 122334
Sodium Valproate and Surgical Mesh Implants
Tabled: 19 March 2026
Answered: 27 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
Sarah Dyke
Liberal Democrat — Glastonbury and Somerton
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will set out a timeline to implement the recommendations of the Hughes Report, including financial compensation for those affected by sodium valproate in pregnancy.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedThe Department of Health and Social Care has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.