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Infected Blood Compensation Scheme

Commons · Question 80796 · Tabled 10 Oct 2025 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 20 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of bringing forward the timetable for full compensation payments to (a) infected blood victims and (b) their estates.

Answer

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds, 20 Oct 2025

The delivery of compensation is a matter for the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA). As of 7 October, IBCA has contacted 3,614 people to start their compensation claim, and 3,350 have started the claim process. 2,204 offers of compensation have ...