Mike Wood MP, Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office, has reiterated his strong support for the ongoing work to deliver justice and compensation for those affected by the infected blood scandal. Speaking in the House of Commons, he highlighted the decades of hardship endured by victims and their families, many of whom have campaigned tirelessly for recognition, accountability, and fair redress.
Wood welcomed the progress made following the Infected Blood Inquiry and the development of a comprehensive compensation framework. He noted that the inquiry’s findings had brought long‑overdue clarity to the scale of the failures that occurred and the profound impact they continue to have on people’s lives.
However, he also reflected the concerns raised by victims’ groups about the pace of the Government’s response. Many affected individuals remain uncertain about when they will receive compensation or how their cases will be processed. Wood emphasised that, after so many years of waiting, delays risk compounding the injustice already experienced.
He called on the Government to increase capacity within the compensation system, ensure that all eligible individuals are contacted promptly, and provide clear timelines for decision‑making. Wood stressed that victims deserve a process that is transparent, efficient, and delivered with urgency.
He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting those affected and to ensuring that the Government maintains momentum in delivering the compensation and recognition that victims have fought for over so many years.
