Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 111088

Infected Blood Compensation Scheme

Tabled: 5 February 2026

Answered: 11 February 2026

Question

Andrew George

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether an equality impact assessment has been undertaken of the eligibility criteria for the proposed Special Category Mechanism.

Answer

Nick Thomas-Symonds

The Government launched a public consultation on proposed changes to the infected blood compensation scheme on 30 October 2025 that ran for the standard 12 weeks and closed on 22 January. This consultation adhered to the Cabinet Office Consultation Princi...

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