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Written question asked by Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 October 2003. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 October 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether the Government has given to any manufacturer or supplier of (a) MMR and (b) MR vaccine (i) an indemnity, (ii) an undertaking and (iii) a letter of comfort in respect of claims or potential claims arising out of the use of such vaccines. - (Holding answer 27 October 2003).
Answer

Mr. Arbuthnot: To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether the Government has given to any manufacturer or supplier of (a) MMR and (b) MR vaccine (i) an indemnity, (ii) an undertaking and (iii) a letter of comfort in respect of claims or potential claims arising out of the use of such vaccines. [134581] Miss Melanie Johnson: [holding answer 27 October 2003]: No.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
134581; 412 c236W;412 c244W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Compensation Companies Liability Drugs Vaccination Side effects MMR vaccine
Link
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