Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 46258
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 28 April 2025
Question
Martin Wrigley
Liberal Democrat — Newton Abbot
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reason the burden of proof in the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme is placed on victims.
Answer
Nick Thomas-SymondsGiven the long-running nature of the infected blood scandal, not all medical records will still be available and, as set out in the regulations, eligibility for compensation will be determined based on the balance of probabilities. The Infected Blood Comp...
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