§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is(a) the shortest and (b) the longest time in the last three years for the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board to deal with an application for compensation from victims of crime. [34424]
§ Mr. MacleanThe shortest time is six weeks and two days. Information about the longest time is not available. Some cases can take several years to settle because of the need to obtain conclusive medical evidence and to deal with any subsequent appeal. The board makes interim awards where possible.