Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 82324

Armed Forces: Mefloquine

Tabled: 15 October 2025
Answered: 22 October 2025

Question

Emma Lewell

LabourSouth Shields

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total cost to the public purse is for compensation paid to (a) (i) former and (ii) current armed forces personnel and (b) their solicitors in relation to the use of Lariam by the Armed Forces.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones
The Ministry of Defence is unable to disclose the total amount of damages paid out for common law claims related to Lariam as they are subject to the usual confidentiality undertaking agreed with claimants' legal representatives. The same applies to claim...

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