More than 30,000 people were infected with deadly viruses between the 1970s and early 1990s
The families of those who died after being infected with contaminated blood will be able to apply for £100,000 of compensation in October if they have not already had support, the Government has announced. In a statement to the Commons, Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds reiterated the Government's "deep and heartfelt" apology to the victims of the infected blood scandal.
"Lives have been shattered and the voices of victims ignored for decades. People have watched their loved ones die and in one of the most chilling aspects that the inquiry brought to light, children were used as objects of research." Shadow Cabinet Office minister John Glen said he hopes the "goodwill generated" by the previous government with victims of the infected blood scandal will not be "squandered". He told MPs: "I'm delighted that this morning has confirmed that over £1 billion has now been paid during the run up to the General Election."
The 2,527-page report from the inquiry found the infected blood scandal "could largely have been avoided" and there was a "pervasive" cover-up to hide the truth.
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