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Written question asked by Nick Timothy (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 September 2026. It was answered by Mark Ferguson (Labour) on Thursday, 17 September 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Blood: Contamination

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many prosecutions have been brought in connection with the infected blood scandal; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

Whether individuals are prosecuted is rightly a matter for the Crown Prosecution Service and is independent of Government. Given the nationwide scope of the Infected Blood Inquiry, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has engaged experienced senior investigators to conduct a review of available evidence.

Since the review began following the Infected Blood Inquiry’s May 2024 report, the NPCC has published regular updates on its progress. The review’s initial scope was limited to chapters 1 and 2, but the NPCC’s most recent statement in August explained that it will be extending the scope of the review to all 7 chapters of the Inquiry’s May 2024 report. The Government has committed to making any and all relevant information around the Infected Blood Inquiry available to the relevant authorities where requested.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28459
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Contamination Blood Prosecutions
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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