HC Deb 08 June 1992 vol 209 cc45-6W
Mr. Strang

To 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.

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.