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Departmental Contingent Liability Notification (Human Challenge Project)
26 November 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses a contingent liability related to the Human Challenge Project contract between the Government and Imperial College London.
Action Requested
The government is committing £33.6 million for the Human Challenge Project, with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy providing an excess relief claim of up to £15,000 per volunteer (up to 90 volunteers) beyond Imperial's own insurance coverage of £10m.
Key Facts
- The project was announced on 20 October.
- A £33.6 million investment will support the Human Challenge Project.
- Imperial College London, hVIVO, and the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust are involved in the project.
- Virus Characterisation Study will start in January 2021.
- Imperial has taken out its own insurance up to £10m for 36 months after completion of the study.
- The Department is providing an excess relief claim of up to £15,000 per volunteer (up to 90 volunteers) beyond Imperial's coverage.
- Unlimited indemnity will be provided by the Department beyond the £10 million limit.
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