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The Health Committee took evidence from the health secretary and campaigners on the controversial Penrose Inquiry into blood contaminations
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MSPs debated the Transplantation (Authorisation of Removal of Organs etc.) (Scotland) Bill for the first time, before being asked to pass its general principles
The Public Audit Committee led a debate on audits of North Glasgow College in 2012-13 and Coatbridge College in 2013-14 and on an overview of Scotland's Colleges in 2015
Lib Dem MSP Tavish Scott led a member's debate on broadband and mobile phone coverage in rural and island communities
Labour MSP Rhoda Grant raises issues around the UK wide Skipton payment scheme.
Ms Robison says she the review group says the thresholds of Skipton 1 and Skipton 2 should be about health impact and not liver damage and this will be looked at.
She reiterates the need to get money to those in the most need as quickly as possible.
Ms Robison says any enhanced arrangements in Scotland should not influence benefits.
Gareth Brown from the Scottish government concurs saying that benefits should not be affected by ex gratia schemes.
The health secretary says her main priority is to get something in place, even an interim scheme, to get payments to those infected as quickly as possible.
The health secretary says Penrose was an independent inquiry and she accepted the outcome did not meet the expectations of many of those affected.
Ms Robison says the report was relevant for all governments.
She says the most discussions she has had with the UK government have been around the financial provisions.
The SNP MSP says the biggest priority is to try and get a better financial set of arrangements into the hands of those that need it the most, as soon as possible.
She says she wants to get Scottish systems up and running as quickly as possible.
The health secretary says she is considering the Blood Contamination Financial Support Review Group and will make an announcment before the end of this parliamentary session.
Ms Robison says Professor David Goldberg from Health Protection Scotland is reviewing the single recommendation from the Penrose Inquiry- that anyone in Scotland who had a blood transfusion before 1991 should be tested for Hepatitis C if they have not already done so.
Image source, SPLHealth Secretary Shona Robison says it is very clear the victims face a multitude of impacts that for many will endure for the rest of their lives.
Ms Robison says following the Penrose Inquiry both the first minister and herself apologised.
She reiterates that apology today.
Health Committee convener Duncan McNeil introduces Health Secretary Shona Robison, who will be joined by Gareth Brown from the Scottish government and Professor David Goldberg from Health Protection Scotland.
Health Secretary Shona Robison will now give evidence after a short suspension.
Petra Wright from the Hepatitis C Trust says: "We are running out of time."
She calls for the review group recommendations to be taken forward.
Bill Wright from Haemophilia Scotland says the work of the review group must be seen through, taking on board the recommendations would be a big step forward.
Petra Wright says the Hepatitis C Trust has a helpline and a counselling service funded by England and Wales.
Bill Wright from Haemophilia Scotland says his organisation has similar aims and considerable overlap with the Scottish Infected Blood Forum, the Hepatitis C Trust and Waverly Care, external.
Image source, Waverly CareWaverly Care
SNP MSP Dennis Robertson asks about the fact that the Scottish Infected Blood Forum and Haemophilia Scotland will be funded by the Scottish government for the next three years.
Mr Robertson asks if there is a common aim about the organisations working together.
Mr Dolan says the Scottish Infected Blood Forum gives support to people and publishes documents and there is hopes that a part time worker will be put in place.
He says there is a common aim in campaigning and there is an opportunity to improve on treatment.
Labour MSP Rhoda Grant raises the issue of tissue samples being used for research.
Mr Dolan says when a sample is taken for research it must be used for a specific purpose.
Any further use must require permission being sought he says.
Hugh Pym
BBC News Health Editor
The Penrose report is a detailed factual account of events over near two decades and a forensic examination of medical evidence and the detail of therapy with blood products. Blame is not apportioned, and perhaps Lord Penrose did not consider that was part of his remit.
But victims and families of those who died after receiving contaminated blood were unimpressed. At the end of the unveiling of the report in Edinburgh they heckled and shouted "whitewash".
Image source, bbcLord Penrose's inquiry took six years to complete its report
The response to news that the Department of Health was providing an extra £25m in transitional relief was dismissed as a "joke" and "gesture politics" by one spokesman.
It is clear that they see this story as far from over and will continue to press for a full explanation of who was at fault and a comprehensive compensation settlement.
Image source, bbcThe full report runs to some 1,800 pages
Petra Wright from the Hepatitis C Trust says it is important to find everyone infected by Hepatitis C through NHS treatment beyond blood transfusions.
Image source, SPLHepatitis C is a virus which damages the liver
Ms Wright says she thinks the estimate of the people not yet found is too low.
Bill Wright says "We need to get ahead and enact as much of the report as possible", referring to the Contaminated Blood Financial Support Conclusions and Recommendations.
Philip Dolan from the Scottish Infected Blood Forum says the level of payment offered to victims may be viewed as derisory.
Mr Dolan says a lot of people want an explanation and support.
He says people who were infected by Hepatitis C by blood transfusion faced huge stigma.
The majority of people are interested in the money.
Petra Wright from the Hepatitis C Trust says her memory was affected by Hepatitis C and there are a number of other areas of health which can be affected.
She points to the passing of Dame Anita Roddick in 2007
Dame Anita Roddick contracted Hepatitis C in 1971
The founder of ethical cosmetics firm Body Shop died at the age of 64 from "a major brain haemorrhage"
In February 2007 she announced she had contracted Hepatitis C from a blood transfusion in 1971.
Mr Wright from Haemophilia Scotland says if the recommendations in the Blood Contamination Financial Support Review Group are followed at least victims or their partners will get £30,000 in their pocket.
He says there were 60 people infected with HIV and Hepatitis C in this disaster and 40 of those died, their story is forgotten.
The campaigner calls for HIV provisions to be brought up to Scotland.
Philip Dolan from the Scottish Infected Blood Forum says there are concerns about the gap between the financial arrangements suggested for those in stage1 and stage 2.
