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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 whether deceased people impacted by infected blood are entitled to the Unethical Research award, as set out in their response to the consultation on changes to the infected blood compensation scheme, published on 14 April.

Answer

Yes, deceased infected people will be eligible. As set out in the Government’s response to the consultation, every eligible infected person treated for a bleeding disorder within a specific time period will receive an unethical research award. Additionally, people who were treated for a bleeding disorder in childhood will receive a higher Unethical Research award than those who were treated in adulthood. The amounts available through these awards do not change based on whether the infected person is living or has died.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL446
Session
2026-27
Related items
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Infected blood compensation scheme
Link
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