Written questions

Infected Blood Compensation Scheme

Commons · Question 52631 · Tabled 15 May 2025 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 23 May 2025

Question

Asked by Sarah Olney

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many people (a) infected and (b) impacted by the infected blood scandal have (i) been invited to make a claim, (ii) been offered compensation and (iii) received compensation.

Answer

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds, 23 May 2025

As of 6 May 2025, 677 infected people have been contacted to begin the claims process, with 432 of those starting their claim. 160 offers of compensation have been made, totalling over £150m, and 106 payments have been made, totalling £96,608,906.