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Written questions by Tidball.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Marie Tidball this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.

Department:All (13)Department of Health and Social Care (5)Department for Business and Trade (2)Department for Transport (1)Department for Work and Pensions (1)Home Office (1)Cabinet Office (1)Ministry of Justice (1)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (1)

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3 Apr 2025·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
Asked

What steps he is taking to ensure patients affected by Essure products receive financial compensation.

Reply

Manufacturers can generally be held liable for any harm caused by a defective product under Part 1 of the Consumer Protection Act 1987, but claims must be brought within 10 years of the product being supplied.NHS Resolution manages clinical negligence and other claims against the NHS in England. NHS Resolution has confirmed that there is no specific NHS compensation scheme for such claims or any group action against the NHS relating to Essure.NHS Resolution’s website gives some general advice for claimants wishing to make a claim for clinical negligence.

3 Apr 2025·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
Asked

What steps he is taking to ensure patients affected by Essure sterilisation devices manufactured over 10 years ago can claim financial compensation.

Reply

Manufacturers can generally be held liable for any harm caused by a defective product under Part 1 of the Consumer Protection Act 1987, but claims must be brought within 10 years of the product being supplied.NHS Resolution manages clinical negligence and other claims against the NHS in England. NHS Resolution has confirmed that there is no specific NHS compensation scheme for such claims or any group action against the NHS relating to Essure.NHS Resolution’s website gives some general advice for claimants wishing to make a claim for clinical negligence.

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