Thousands of patients contracted HIV and HIV C after surgery . 3,000 NHS patients acquired hepatitis C in Scotland in the 1970s and 80s . Further 78 % acquired HIV from routine NHS procedures in Scotland . But six year inquiry today found not much more could have been done . Victims said report a ' whitewash ' with some conclusions ' barely rational ' David Cameron today offered a formal apology to the NHS victims . The NHS Minister announced a new £ 25million fund to support victims .
Thousands of patients contracted HIV and Hepatitis C after transfusions . 3,000 NHS patients acquired hepatitis C in Scotland in the 1970s and 80s . Further 78 patients acquired HIV from botched NHS procedures in Scotland . But six year inquiry today found not much more could have been done . Victims said report a 'whitewash ' with some conclusions 'barely rational ' David Cameron today offered a formal apology to the NHS victims . The Prime Minister announced a new £25million fund to support victims .