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Infected Blood Compensation Scheme

Asked by Munira WilsonLiberal DemocratCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 7 April 2025UIN 43922

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many claimants were awarded compensation by the Infected Blood Compensation Authority by 31 March 2025.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) publishes updated figures every month.

As of 14 March, IBCA had invited 255 people to start their compensation claim, and 214 of those had started the claim process. 63 offers of compensation had been made, totalling over £73 million, and so far 40 people had accepted their offers with more than £44 million paid in compensation.

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