Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 87251
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme: Medical Records
Tabled: 3 November 2025
Answered: 13 November 2025
Named DayQuestion
Kerry McCarthy
Labour — Bristol East
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department has taken to help ensure that the Infected Blood Compensation Authority claims process is accessible to people whose historic NHS records are difficult to locate.
Answer
Nick Thomas-SymondsGiven the historic nature of the infected blood scandal, the Government recognises that not all medical records will still be available. The Compensation Scheme has been designed to minimise as far as possible the burden on those applying, and eligibility...
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