Written questions

Infected Blood Compensation Scheme

Commons · Question 24712 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 7 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Iqbal Mohamed

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the different compensation awards available under the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme on (a) infected people who are still living and (b) the estates of

Answer

Answered by Mark Ferguson, 7 Sep 2026

Under the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme, an infected person’s compensation, whether claimed while living or via an estate, includes the same core award amounts for the Injury, Social Impact, and Autonomy awards. The core Financial Loss and Care award...