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Valporate report

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2455: tabled on 08 December 2025

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 21 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House expresses deep concern at the continuing impact on individuals and families affected by harm linked to prenatal exposure to sodium valproate; notes that the Patient Safety Commissioner published a report in February 2024 outlining options for a two-stage approach to potential redress for those affected; further notes that families continue to report significant physical, neurodevelopmental, educational and social challenges arising from this harm; recognises the frustration expressed by affected families and campaigners at the lack of a substantive Government response; and calls on His Majesty’s Government to give full and urgent consideration to the findings and recommendations of the Patient Safety Commissioner’s report and to set out in due course how it intends to respond.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.