The Paymaster General stated the appointment of an expert group to help respond to the Inquiry's recommendations was moving forward. Read more about The Paymaster General stated the appointment of an expert group to help respond to the Inquiry's recommendations was moving forward.
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury stated that she was pleased the interim payments "at least" had been paid. Read more about The Chief Secretary to the Treasury stated that she was pleased the interim payments "at least" had been paid.
The Prime Minister stated the Cabinet Office was appointing an expert group in order to acquire relevant knowledge to make informed decisions in response to the Inquiry's recommendations on compensation when the report was published. Read more about The Prime Minister stated the Cabinet Office was appointing an expert group in order to acquire relevant knowledge to make informed decisions in response to the Inquiry's recommendations on compensation when the report was published.
The Prime Minister was asked why the Government was postponing its response to compensation until after the publication of the final report. He responded by stating "extensive work has been going on in Government for a long time...as well as interim payments of £100,000 being made to those who were affected." Read more about The Prime Minister was asked why the Government was postponing its response to compensation until after the publication of the final report. He responded by stating "extensive work has been going on in Government for a long time...as well as interim payments of £100,000 being made to those who were affected."
Penny Mordaunt recognised that people had suffered "layer upon layer of injustice". Read more about Penny Mordaunt recognised that people had suffered "layer upon layer of injustice".
Penny Mordaunt stated that the House of Commons would not have to wait long for an update on compensation by the Paymaster General. Read more about Penny Mordaunt stated that the House of Commons would not have to wait long for an update on compensation by the Paymaster General.
Dame Diana Johnson MP noted the Budget delivered that day did not make any provision for further interim payments to alleviate the immediate suffering of parents who had lost children, and children who had lost parents. She referred to the example of Sam Rushby whose entire family died of AIDS but he had received no compensation. Read more about Dame Diana Johnson MP noted the Budget delivered that day did not make any provision for further interim payments to alleviate the immediate suffering of parents who had lost children, and children who had lost parents. She referred to the example of Sam Rushby whose entire family died of AIDS but he had received no compensation.
Jason Evans sent an email to John Glen, Paymaster General, pointing out that interim compensation payments in 2022 were not paid to some of the most severely impacted. Read more about Jason Evans sent an email to John Glen, Paymaster General, pointing out that interim compensation payments in 2022 were not paid to some of the most severely impacted.
Watkins and Gunn Solicitors submitted to the Inquiry that the core participants they represented felt angered and distressed by the "inability of government witnesses to (i) commit to any future timetable, and (ii) to provide detailed answers to straightforward questions." Read more about Watkins and Gunn Solicitors submitted to the Inquiry that the core participants they represented felt angered and distressed by the "inability of government witnesses to (i) commit to any future timetable, and (ii) to provide detailed answers to straightforward questions."
Thompsons Scotland submitted to the Inquiry that government intransigence towards the recommended financial solution reinforces the argument that inaction is current and harm is being done today. Read more about Thompsons Scotland submitted to the Inquiry that government intransigence towards the recommended financial solution reinforces the argument that inaction is current and harm is being done today.