Biography
Nick Thomas-Symonds has engaged extensively on infected blood compensation and haemophilia through 16 debate speeches, frequently discussing the Infected Blood Compensation Authority's progress, compensation tariffs, and support mechanisms for victims and their families. His contributions also address long Covid, cancer, and NHS waiting lists, with particular emphasis on working cross-party through the all-party parliamentary group on haemophilia and contaminated blood. He has provided updates on compensation payments, the feedback mechanism for victims' concerns, and the inclusion of carers within the compensation scheme.
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“As the right hon. Gentleman can imagine, I have interacted with the Haemophilia Society and many other charities over the past two years. It is important to mention that the scheme does include carers; I am perfectly willing to look at what the Haemophilia Society is saying about the precise package for carers, but the…”
Record by topic
- Rare diseases17th of 20212.0
- Learning disability & autism466th of 8996.0
- Cancer230th of 6226.0
- Mental health481st of 8806.0
- Public health & prevention417th of 6883.0
- Long Covid16th of 553.0
- NHS waiting lists323rd of 5343.0
What they’ve said
“Once again, this has been an excellent debate. It has been excellent in tone and excellent in terms of hon. and right hon. Members speaking about their constituents. I will try to deal with some of the issues, but there will be others, particularly issues of detail, that I will address if Members write to me.”
Payment Scheme · 2026-07-06 · Read on Hansard ↗
“We have been building a growth and defence partnership, and we do not have to move the red lines to do it; it is what I have been doing every single week with the democratic mandate we have from 2024. The hon. Lady makes the argument for a customs union.”
UK-EU Relations · 2026-06-25 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…A point was made about psychiatric disorders. The Government have certainly been looking at how to make the severe health condition award for psychiatric disorders more accessible, with a less intrusive ask for evidence.”
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme · 2026-06-18 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My hon. Friend talks powerfully about the impact of long covid, and it has had that impact on many people following the pandemic. The most recent module 3 report from the covid inquiry covered this issue in detail.”
Topical Questions · 2026-04-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…inister’s tribute to public servants, including his constituent Chris; I am very sorry to hear about his wife’s cancer diagnosis. I welcome what I think was his support for my decision to terminate the Royal Mail statutory pension scheme contract.”
Pension Schemes · 2026-04-22 · Read on Hansard ↗
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