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Infected Blood Inquiry — 385 mentions in Parliament since Sep 2017
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Written Question
Commons
26 Mar 2026
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
Pete Wishart
Scottish National Party
→ Cabinet Office
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what considerations have been given to extending the cut-off date for eligibility for the Unethical Research Award in the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme beyond 1984, given the evidence in the Infected Blood
Government answer
Cabinet Office
The Inquiry, in its Additional Report, made a set of recommendations about the Unethical Research awards. The Government has consulted on these recommendations, including on a proposal to expand eligibility for Unethical Research awards to all infected pe...
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Written Question
Commons
26 Mar 2026
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme: Hepatitis
Pete Wishart
Scottish National Party
→ Cabinet Office
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what consideration is being given to altering the Hepatitis C Financial Loss Award to reflect people who received older and more harmful treatments; and if he will make a statement.
Government answer
Cabinet Office
In its Additional Report, the Infected Blood Inquiry recommended changes to the infection severity bands to give greater recognition for the suffering caused particularly by interferon treatment. The Government agrees that changes are needed and has consu...
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