Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 6906

Infected Blood Compensation Scheme

Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 14 October 2024

Question

Sorcha Eastwood

AllianceLagan Valley

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how the Infected Blood Compensation Authority will determine the date of infection for individuals where no definitive medical records are available; and what criteria will be used to make these determinations.

Answer

Nick Thomas-Symonds
Given 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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