Written questions

Horizon IT System: Compensation

Lords · Question HL11955 · Tabled 14 Nov 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 26 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Wigley

To ask His Majesty's Government how many cases for compensation arising from the Post Office Horizon scandal are outstanding, and how much has been allocated to pay those outstanding claims.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra, 26 Nov 2025

As of 31 October 2025, approximately £1.27 billion has been paid to over 9,500 claimants. The table below illustrates the progress to date and is available on GOV.UK. The Department only reports on claims received, as there is not a fixed cohort of claims...