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Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 September 2026. It was answered by Baroness Twycross (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Infected Blood Compensation Scheme

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the rate of compensation being delivered by the Infected Blood Delivery Authority to those affected.

Answer

HMG has regular engagement with IBCA to discuss progress. However, the delivery of compensation is a matter for the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA), which has opened its service to all cohorts including affected people. IBCA is contacting people across all cohorts in line with the prioritisation criteria recommended by the Infected Blood Inquiry in its July 2025 Additional Report. These criteria provide that any claims for people that are at the end of life, with advanced liver disease, or from someone aged 75 or over, will be prioritised across all groups.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3026
Session
2026-27
Related items
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
Friday, 9 October 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Infected blood compensation scheme
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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