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Announcing the small print within the House of Commons, paymaster common John Glen repeated the apology made by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday, saying the victims had suffered “unimaginable ache”.
He stated the publication of the general public inquiry’s report was a “day of nice humility for everybody”.
He hopes the compensation package deal shall be welcomed: “The contaminated blood group know their cries for justice have been heard.”
Des Collins, of Collins Solicitors, which is representing over 500 households, stated the information was a “constructive step and broadly encouraging”.
But he criticised the federal government for not performing earlier, stating they had been instructed to behave on compensation by the general public inquiry two years in the past.
“The authorities has wasted priceless time. Why the promised additional session has not occurred sooner can be bewildering, however higher late than by no means.”
Jason Evans, of the marketing campaign group Factor 8, stated he would wish to rigorously take into account the compensation sums earlier than commenting.
But he stated he was involved concerning the wait some face given the interim funds are solely accessible to sure people.
“Today’s announcement shall be a gut-punch to most bereaved households, who’ve nonetheless obtained no compensation in any respect.”
