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Written question asked by Baroness Featherstone (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 2026. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Infected Blood Compensation Scheme

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government how many claims for compensation via the Infected Blood Compensation Authority have been paid so far, including how many claims have been paid to (1) people who have been infected but not previously registered with a support scheme, (2) estates of people who were infected but have since died, and (3) affected people.

Answer

The delivery of compensation is a matter for the independent Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA).

IBCA publishes updated statistics every fortnight on its website. As of 19 May 2026, a total of 3,272 people have had their compensation paid. This includes:

  • 3,198 living infected people registered with an existing support scheme;

  • 21 living infected people who have never been compensated;

  • 23 people acting on behalf of a deceased infected person;

  • 30 affected people.


The latest update can be found here: https://ibca.org.uk/statistics/registration-and-compensation-progress-update-21-may-2026/.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL444
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Infected blood compensation scheme
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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