§ Mr. StrangTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many payments have been made to non-haemophiliacs infected with HIV as a result of NHS blood/tissue transfers, or to families of the deceased, following the announcement by his Department on 17 February that special provisions would be made.
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§ Mr. Allan Stewart[holding answer 21 May 1992]: Payment of five claims received under the scheme has been made. A further three claims are in the process of being validated and payment will be made as soon as possible.