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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Infected Blood Compensation Authority Independent Member Appointments

10 October 2024 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Nick Thomas-Symonds Lab Torfaen

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Infected Blood Compensation Authority has appointed three interim Non-Executive Board Members.
  • An open recruitment process will be conducted in 2025 to appoint permanent Non-Executive Board Members.
  • The Government aims to deliver compensation in line with the Infected Blood Inquiry findings.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the appointments of interim Non-Executive Board Members to the Infected Blood Compensation Authority.

Action requested

Three interim Non-Executive Board Members have been appointed, with an open recruitment process planned for 2025 to fill these roles permanently. The Government is committed to delivering compensation in a timely manner as per the findings of the Infected Blood Inquiry.

Key facts

  • Three interim Non-Executive Board Members were appointed.
  • Sir Robert Francis KC was appointed as the interim Chair.
  • An open recruitment process will commence in 2025.
  • The appointments aim to deliver timely compensation to those affected by the Infected Blood Scandal.
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