MPs debate contaminated blood and blood products
15 October 2010 (updated on 15 October 2010)
Geoffrey Robinson, Labour MP for Coventry North West, introduced debate in the House of Commons on 14 October on contaminated blood and blood products. The debate topic was chosen by the Backbench Business Committee.
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- Commons Hansard: Contaminated Blood and Blood Products
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