Infected Blood Victims Compensation Payments 2023-03-16
2023-03-16
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A meeting of the all-party parliamentary group on haemophilia and contaminated blood was chaired by Diana R. Johnson, discussing compensation proposals for those affected by infected blood.
What progress has been made in providing compensation payments to infected blood victims following a meeting with the all-party parliamentary group?
The Government acted on an interim compensation proposal, paying out more than £450 million. Sir Brian Langstaff has announced his intention to produce a second interim report before Easter, which will help the Government respond quickly when the final report is published in the autumn.
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The all-party parliamentary group meeting highlighted a desire for more information on Government preparations for upcoming reports from Sir Brian Langstaff, particularly the final report later this year.
What plans does the Paymaster General have to engage with those affected by infected blood in preparation for Sir Brian's final report?
The interim report from Sir Brian Langstaff will be responded to as soon as is practical, followed by setting out steps towards addressing the final report in autumn. It has been a long wait but there is an awful lot of work yet to do.
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Specific plan for engagement with affected individuals was not provided.
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