Written question asked by David Winnick (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 October 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 October 2006. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 November 2006 on behalf of the Home Office.

London Bombings

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many of those most seriously injured as a result of the terrorist attack on 7 July 2005 are still waiting for a full settlement from the Criminal Inquiries Compensation Authority.

Answer: [holding answer 16 October 2006]: As advised on 4 July 2006, Official Report, column 1051W, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) have received 17 applications from victims of the London bombings whose injuries can be described as very serious, involving loss of one or more limbs, loss of an eye and serious burns to extensive areas of the body.CICA have made final awards of compensation in two of these cases. In the other 15 cases, where awards cannot be finalised because the final medical prognosis remains uncertain and the final position regarding claims for loss of earnings and special expenses has yet to be established, substantial interim awards have been paid.

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