HESA Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
Marilyn Gladu made a statement and answered questions.
At 12:14 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 12:18 p.m., the sitting resumed.
José Pereira made a statement and answered questions.
ORDERED, — That the Chair write a letter to the Department of Health to request:
a. background information on the development of the 2015 Thalidomide Survivors Contribution Program;b. the total number of individuals who have applied to be recognized by the program to date;
c. the number of individuals who have applied to be recognized by the program and have obtained compensation to date;
d. the number of individuals who have applied to be recognized by the program but have had their applications denied, and the proportion of these individuals who also have contacted the department to appeal these decisions and whether or not their cases have been resolved; and
that this information be provided to the Committee no later than Monday, April 10, 2017.
At 1:02 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.