UK Government Faces Rebellion Over Infected Blood Scandal Compensation

Labour amendment calls for new body to administer compensation, as thousands await justice for contaminated blood products received in the 1970s and 80s.

• The UK government faces a potential rebellion as at least 30 Tories back an amendment to extend interim payouts to more victims of the infected blood scandal.
• Up to 30,000 people were given contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 80s, with thousands dying after contracting HIV or hepatitis C.
• A Labour amendment will be brought on Monday calling for a new body to be set up to administer compensation.
• The government has already made interim compensation payments of £100,000 each to about 4,000 surviving victims and bereaved widows.
• The final report from the Infected Blood Inquiry, which will inform decisions on a full compensation scheme, is expected in March 2024.

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