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Written question asked by Lord Austin of Dudley (Non-affiliated) on Thursday, 10 September 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 September 2026. It was answered by Baroness Twycross (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Infected Blood Compensation Scheme

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government how many people who have started infected blood claims for deceased people have had their claims downgraded on the grounds of a lack of medical evidence, in particular (1) from level 2 to level 1, (2) from level 3 to level 2, and (3) from level 4 to level 3.

Answer

The delivery of compensation is a matter for the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA). IBCA publishes regular statistics on its website, detailing those who have registered their intent to claim with the service and the progress in delivering compensation.

Regarding the matter of whether claims have been rejected or compensation offers lowered due to a lack of medical evidence, IBCA does not publish breakdowns either of the specific awards which individuals have been offered, or of the individual circumstances of claims.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3380
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Infected blood compensation scheme
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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