Written question asked by Emma Lewell (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 October 2025. It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Armed Forces: Mefloquine
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total cost to the public purse is for compensation paid to (a) (i) former and (ii) current armed forces personnel and (b) their solicitors in relation to the use of Lariam by the Armed Forces.
- Answer
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The Ministry of Defence is unable to disclose the total amount of damages paid out for common law claims related to Lariam as they are subject to the usual confidentiality undertaking agreed with claimants' legal representatives. The same applies to claimant legal costs.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 82324
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Compensation Armed forces Costs Solicitors Mefloquine
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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