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 what the maximum sum is which has been awarded by the Criminal Inquiries Compensation Authority to those most seriously injured on 7 July 2005; and whether any higher sum is expected to be awarded.

Answer: [holding answer 16 October 2006]: The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) advise that the highest compensation award paid so far in respect of applications arising from the London Bombings is £152,050. They have also made several interim awards in excess of £100,000 where the injuries are extremely serious, the final medical prognosis is uncertain and the final position regarding loss of earnings and special expenses has yet to be established. Once these claims have been finally assessed, CICA expect several awards will be in excess of the highest award paid to date.

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