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Written question asked by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 July 2021 (named day). It was answered by Penny Mordaunt (Conservative) on Monday, 19 July 2021 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Blood: Contamination

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Written Statement of 25 March 2021 HCWS895 on Infected Blood Update, if he will publish the appeals processes to be used by the devolved Nations of the UK in respect of infected blood support schemes where people disagree with an assessment.

Answer

Discussions were held between officials from across the United Kingdom to understand the current non-discretionary support offered by the four support schemes and the changes that would be required to bring greater parity of support for those infected and affected by the contaminated blood tragedy. During discussions the principle of uplifting beneficiaries to the most generous support provided across the four schemes where possible was applied, resulting in the changes announced on 25 March 2021.

The support schemes are devolved and each scheme has its own appeals process, except for Northern Ireland, who use the English appeals panel. These processes are stated on their respective websites, which are publicly available. Northern Ireland has a bespoke process and the details are available directly from the Scheme manager.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
32331
Session
2021-22
Related items
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Compensation Appeals Contamination Blood
Link
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