Overview

• 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.