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Horizon IT System: Compensation

Asked by Dr Al PinkertonLiberal DemocratDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 12 November 2025UIN 89229

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department is taking steps to help simplify (a) paperwork and (b) accountancy processes required for Post Office Horizon IT compensation claims.

Answered by Blair McDougall

The Government has taken several steps to simplify the claims process across the Horizon redress schemes, ensuring that all postmasters have the support they need to set out their claims. We continue to work closely with the Horizon Compensation Advisory Board to explore ways to further improve claimants’ experiences.  Eligible claimants across the schemes can access interim payments once their claim has been accepted.

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