Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 4239

Sodium Valproate and Surgical Mesh Implants: Compensation

Tabled: 4 September 2024
Answered: 16 September 2024

Question

Dr Caroline Johnson

ConservativeSleaford and North Hykeham

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to introduce a redress scheme for women affected by (a) vaginal mesh and (b) sodium valporate.

Answer

The Government is carefully considering the valuable work done by the Hughes Report, and will respond as soon as possible.