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Infected Blood Compensation Scheme

Commons · Question 111086 · Tabled 5 Feb 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 11 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew George

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the consultation undertaken on the proposed Special Category Mechanism was assessed against (a) the Gunning Principles and (b) the Cabinet Office Consultation Principles, including requirements relating

Answer

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds, 11 Feb 2026

The Government launched a public consultation on proposed changes to the infected blood compensation scheme on 30 October 2025 that ran for the standard 12 weeks and closed on 22 January. This consultation adhered to the Cabinet Office Consultation Princi...