Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 6272
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 14 October 2024
Question
Andy McDonald
Labour — Middlesbrough and Thornaby East
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure the Infected Blood Compensation Authority can make effective determinations on compensation where medical records of applicants are unavailable.
Answer
Nick Thomas-SymondsGiven the historic nature of the infected blood scandal, the Government recognises that not all medical records will still be available. The Scheme has been designed to minimise as far as possible the burden on those applying, and as set out in the Infect...
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