Infected Blood Compensation Scheme 2026-09-10
2026-09-10
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The Infected Blood Compensation Authority has asked 6,321 people to start their claims. There is uncertainty about the number of eligible people due to the complexity of the scandal. The Public Accounts Committee published a report suggesting a central body for better management of compensation schemes.
How many people potentially eligible for compensation have applied to the infected blood compensation scheme, given the uncertainty about the number of eligible people and the complexity of the scandal? The Public Accounts Committee suggested establishing a central body for better management of compensation schemes.
The Infected Blood Compensation Authority has asked 6,321 people to start their claims and received 20,487 registrations as of 25 August. The Government is considering improvements based on the Public Accounts Committee's report and the Williams inquiry report, and will respond formally in due course.
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The Public Accounts Committee published a report suggesting a central body for better management of compensation schemes. The Government has set up different compensation schemes on different systems.
Could the Minister give the House a hint about whether she thinks there is room for improvement in the compensation schemes, based on the Public Accounts Committee's report and the Government's previous experience with different systems?
The Government is considering improvements based on the Public Accounts Committee's report and the Williams inquiry report, and will give further thought to how redress should be delivered in future. We are grateful for the work of the Committee and will respond formally in due course.
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Stan, a constituent, is facing endless delays due to poor administration of the scheme, causing further stress to his family. The Minister's predecessor worked on improving the scheme.
What steps is the Minister taking to ensure that the scheme is administered properly and mistakes are cut out, and would she consider meeting me to explore the issues raised by my constituent's case?
The Government has done considerable work to improve the scheme, setting out reforms and new statutory instruments. The Minister will ask her noble Friend to meet the hon. Member and his constituent to consider the experience and how to improve the system.
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