Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
Lords · Question HL3377 · Tabled 10 Sep 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record
Answered 22 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Austin of Dudley
To ask His Majesty's Government how many of the 5,785 people who have started the infected blood claim process have had their claims rejected based on a lack of medical evidence.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Twycross, 22 Sep 2026
The delivery of compensation is a matter for the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA). IBCA publishes regular statistics on its website, detailing those who have registered their intent to claim with the service and the progress in delivering comp...