House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Infected Blood: Compensation

Thursday 9 June 2022 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

The Minister announced the publication of Sir Robert Francis QC's study on a framework for compensation.
The Government is considering the recommendations but has not provided a specific timeline or interim payments yet.
The Minister acknowledges constituents' concerns and notes the evidence session in July for further consideration.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Duncan Baker

NHS

Context

The MP is concerned about people affected by contaminated blood cases, referencing a constituent's traumatic experience.

Question

What steps he is taking to support people affected by contaminated blood cases. A constituent contacted the MP due to the infected blood scandal causing significant trauma for those impacted.

Answer from Michael Ellis

The Minister announced the publication of Sir Robert Francis QC's study on a framework for compensation. The Government is considering the recommendations, but no specific timeline or interim payments are mentioned yet.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific commitments on interim payments and concrete timelines were not provided.

How: Will Need To Reflect Very Carefully, Complex Factors To Take Into Consideration

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Q2 Duncan Baker

NHS

Context

The MP raises concerns about the urgent need for compensation after a constituent contacted him regarding the infected blood scandal.

Question

Can we now move at pace on compensation for those who have been impacted? Will he think about the recommendations for interim payments, and will that be able to help the victims quickly now?

Answer from Michael Ellis

The Minister acknowledges constituents' concerns and notes Sir Robert Francis QC's evidence session in July. He states that complex factors need careful consideration, but valid points are noted.