MPs debate support arrangements for people affected by contaminated blood and blood products
17 November 2016
On Thursday 24 November MPs took part in a debate in the House of Commons Chamber on reform of the support arrangements for people affected by contaminated blood and blood products.
This debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and opened by Diana Johnson MP.
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A debate pack on this topic was produced by the House of Commons Library, which includes more information on the subject of this debate.
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