Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 82324
Armed Forces: Mefloquine
Tabled: 15 October 2025
Answered: 22 October 2025
Question
Emma Lewell
Labour — South 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-JonesThe 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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