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Volume 1 of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry report: Government response to recommendations
13 October 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business and Trade
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the government's response to recommendations from Sir Wyn Williams' Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry report.
Action Requested
The Government has accepted all but one of Sir Wyn's 18 recommendations and is working on an independent body for future scandals. It has also initiated a restorative justice project, funded legal advice for appeal processes, appointed a senior lawyer to oversee the schemes, allowed claimants to revert to fixed sum offers, and commissioned an independent evaluation programme.
Key Facts
- Sir Wyn Williams’ report provided 19 recommendations.
- The Government responded to all but one recommendation by 10 October as requested by Sir Wyn.
- Fujitsu agreed in principle to contribute towards the costs of the scandal.
- The Horizon Shortfall Scheme will close to new applications on 31 January 2026.
- Legal support is available for those seeking permission to appeal against fixed sum offers.
- An independent evaluation programme, funded by the Department, will assess redress schemes' effectiveness and impact.
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