Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 52631
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
Tabled: 15 May 2025
Answered: 23 May 2025
Question
Sarah Olney
Liberal Democrat — Richmond Park
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many people (a) infected and (b) impacted by the infected blood scandal have (i) been invited to make a claim, (ii) been offered compensation and (iii) received compensation.
Answer
Nick Thomas-SymondsAs of 6 May 2025, 677 infected people have been contacted to begin the claims process, with 432 of those starting their claim. 160 offers of compensation have been made, totalling over £150m, and 106 payments have been made, totalling £96,608,906.