Infected Blood Inquiry

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 9:46 am on 26 July 2024.

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Photo of Nick Thomas-Symonds Nick Thomas-Symonds The Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office 9:46, 26 July 2024

Yes, I can give that commitment. I should really emphasise its importance. As I indicated a moment or two ago, we are committed to the introduction of a duty of candour; we are committed to ensuring that families are supported at inquests and inquiries, particularly for situations such as Hillsborough; and we are committed to a public advocate. Those are all really important steps that we need to take. Ultimately, that has to be accompanied by leadership and a change of culture, to move away from what Sir Brian Langstaff described as “institutional defensiveness.” That is absolutely critical.