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Written question asked by Andrew Bridgen (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 8 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 May 2024. It was answered by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Horizon IT System: Compensation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what her planned timetable is for providing compensation to sub-postmasters who (a) were wrongfully prosecuted using evidence from the Horizon IT system and (b) have already had their wrongful convictions overturned.

Answer

Financial redress for those postmasters whose convictions have been overturned by the courts is managed by the Post Office. As of 24 April 2024, out of the 56 full claims received, offers have been made on 47, with 40 offers accepted.

We encourage those postmasters with overturned convictions who have not yet submitted a claim to do so as soon as possible.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25237
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Compensation Horizon IT system
Link
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