House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Post Office redress
13 March 2024 · Treasury
Proposed by Nigel Huddleston Con Droitwich and Evesham
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At a glance
Key points
- The Government has introduced the Post Office Horizon System Offences Bill to quash convictions related to the Horizon scandal.
- Fixed sum payments of 75,000 are being extended to postmasters in the Horizon Shortfall Scheme.
- Tax exemptions will be provided on compensation paid under the new measures.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the Post Office Horizon IT scandal and the government's response to provide redress for affected postmasters.
Action requested
The Government has introduced the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill, which will quash convictions related to the Horizon scandal. It also extends fixed sum payments of £75,000 to postmasters in the Horizon Shortfall Scheme and ensures tax exemptions on compensation paid under these measures.
Key facts
- The Government introduced the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill.
- Fixed sum payments of £75,000 are offered to postmasters in the Group Litigation Order scheme.
- The policy is extended to include postmasters in the Horizon Shortfall Scheme.
- No taxes will be payable on compensation or fixed sum payments.
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