Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
Commons · Question 111088 · 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 an equality impact assessment has been undertaken of the eligibility criteria for the proposed Special Category Mechanism.
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...