No Delay to Second Interim Response
This timetable should not interfere with earlier consideration and response to the Recommendations of the Second Interim Report of the Inquiry.
How was this assessed?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedThe Government understands that the delay on the part of successive governments to take heed of the need for a public inquiry to be held into this matter has led to a fundamental loss of trust in authority for those who have been infected and affected. The recommendations made in the Inquiry’s May 2024 report are being taken very seriously, with work being taken forward across Whitehall, with devolved governments, and external bodies to scrutinise and address them all in full.
In August 2024, we published a summary of the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme. The detail set out on recommendation 1 fulfils the formal obligation to respond to the recommendations made in the Second Interim report. However, as we have outlined, the position on Compensation was not just informed by the Second Interim report, but also parliamentary debate, engagement with the Expert Group and engagement with the community, led by Sir Robert Francis.
Published Evidence
Published assessments of implementation progress from inspectorates, select committees, official progress reports, and other sources. Check the source type badge to see whether each assessment is independent or government self-reported.
As of 13 January 2026: 3,721 people asked to start claims, 3,546 begun process, 3,074 received offers totalling £2.47bn, 2,861 paid totalling £1.89bn. Third compensation regulations in force 31 December 2025.
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IBCA exceeded initial expectations. Three sets of regulations now in force covering infected persons, affected persons, and supplementary routes. £11.8bn committed in October 2024 Budget. Independent review found "very creditable progress."