File containing material relating primarily to the case of haemophiliacs infected with the HIV virus through being given contaminated Factor VIII, a blood-clotting agent, imported by the Blood Transfusion Service from America, including references to David Owen's involvement in attempts to make Britain self-sufficient in blood products, including Factor VIII, in 1975 when he was Minister of State for Health and Social Security, and the delay in reaching this commitment. Contains:

• Copy of press release/Hansard extracts of statements made by David Owen concerning Factor VIII production in 1975-1976
• Papers concerning David Owen's attempt to initiate an investigation into the Department of Health and Social Security's delay in carrying out the self-sufficiency programme, including correspondence with the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration, Sir Anthony Barrowclough presenting the case of an individual constituent, Feb-Jul 1988; correspondence with various interested correspondents concerning the campaign to gain compensation for infected haemophiliacs, 1989-1991
• Copies of news cuttings, Hansard extracts and other reference material concerning the issue.

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