Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 46256

Infected Blood Compensation Scheme

Tabled: 17 April 2025

Answered: 28 April 2025

Question

Martin Wrigley

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government plans to provide publicly funded legal advice and advocacy services to claimants of the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme.

Answer

Nick Thomas-Symonds

The Infected Blood Compensation Scheme has been designed so that the process to make a claim is as easy as possible, without the advice of a solicitor. However, the Government recognises that people may wish to seek legal advice. The Infected Blood Compen...

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