House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Government Response to Infected Blood Inquiry 13 March Announcement
14 March 2025 · Cabinet Office
Proposed by Nick Thomas-Symonds Lab Torfaen
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Government will give careful consideration to published statements from the Infected Blood Inquiry.
- Draft Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations will be debated in both Houses before end of March.
- Payments to affected individuals will commence by the end of 2025.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the Government's response to the Infected Blood Inquiry and its intentions regarding victims of the scandal.
Action requested
The Government will give careful consideration to published statements, engage further with affected communities, and continue to cooperate with the Inquiry. The draft Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations for those affected are set to be debated in both Houses before the end of March, and payments to affected individuals will start by the end of 2025.
Key facts
- £11.8 billion compensation fund was set aside in the Autumn Budget.
- As of Friday 21 February, 204 people have been invited to start their claim.
- The draft Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations will be debated before the end of March.
- Payments to affected individuals are committed to starting by the end of 2025.