Question
1. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on funding for the infected blood compensation scheme.
Answer
My thoughts today are with all those whose lives have been changed forever and the families who have lost loved ones through the contaminated blood scandal. I have very close friends who lost brothers and cousins nearly 40 years ago. Nothing can undo the suffering they have endured, and this Government are totally committed to recognising that profound hurt and injustice. Eligible claimants will receive the compensation they are due. We will continue working across Government to ensure that justice is delivered and compensation reaches the victims as quickly as possible.83% vibes
Verdict: RED (18/100)
The question asked about the minister's engagement with colleagues on funding. The reply only touches this indirectly, through a general commitment to continue working across Government on compensation, and it does not say who was engaged, what was discussed, or in what form. Most of the reply is sentiment and general commitments to victims, so the asker would likely need to submit a follow-up for specifics.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| What is the nature of the minister's engagement with Cabinet colleagues on funding for the infected blood compensation scheme | Partially Addressed | Hedged | The only statement that bears on the minister's engagement with colleagues is the commitment to "continue working across Government" on delivering compensation, which gestures at cross-government working but says nothing about funding discussions, who was engaged, or what form the engagement takes. The remaining statements are sentiment and general commitments to victims. |