Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 87251

Infected Blood Compensation Scheme: Medical Records

Tabled: 3 November 2025
Answered: 13 November 2025
Named Day

Question

Kerry McCarthy

LabourBristol 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-Symonds
Given 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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