Emergency debate: Independent public inquiry into the contaminated blood scandal
11 July 2017 (updated on 11 July 2017)
The House of Commons held an emergency debate on the need for an independent public inquiry into the contaminated blood scandal on Tuesday 11 July 2017.
Diana Johnson, Member of Parliament for Kingston upon Hull North, opened the debate on behalf of the Opposition.
Minister of State (Department of Health), Philip Dunne, responded on behalf of the Government.
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Further information
Application for debate
The House of Commons agreed to an application for an emergency debate, made by Diana Johnson MP, on Monday 10 July 2017.
Diana Johnson MP proposed that the House should debate the need for an international independent public inquiry into the contaminated blood scandal.
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Emergency debates
An emergency debate is a debate called at short notice in the House of Commons on a matter that should have urgent consideration. An MP may apply to the Speaker for an emergency debate under the rules of Standing Order No. 24.
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