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Infected Blood Compensation Scheme

Commons · Question 46259 · Tabled 17 Apr 2025 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 28 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Martin Wrigley

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how the Infected Blood Compensation Authority will determine the date of first infection in cases where no clear medical record exists.

Answer

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds, 28 Apr 2025

Given the historic nature of the infected blood scandal, the Government recognises that not all medical records will still be available. The Scheme has been designed to minimise as far as possible the burden on those applying, and as set out in the Infect...