House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Historical Shortfall Scheme – Late Applicants
12 October 2022 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Proposed by Dean Russell Con Watford
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At a glance
Key points
- The Government will extend financial support to the Post Office for late applications into the Historical Shortfall Scheme.
- Late applicants will be informed through correspondence from the Post Office.
- Further details about the extension will be posted on the Post Office website.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the extension of financial support for postmasters affected by the Post Office Horizon IT scandal who missed the initial application period for compensation.
Action requested
I am pleased to announce that the Government will extend its financial support to the Post Office so they can accept eligible late applications into the Historical Shortfall Scheme. Late applicants will be informed via correspondence from the Post Office and further details will be posted on their website.
Key facts
- As of 30 September, 82% (1938) of eligible claimants have received a compensation offer.
- £52 million has been offered in total.
- Over £33 million in compensation payments have been made to 1,628 claimants.
- The Post Office aims to issue 95% of offers by the end of the calendar year and 100% overall.