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Government sets out infected blood compensation scheme

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Government sets out infected blood compensation scheme

Government sets out infected blood compensation scheme

The first victims of the infected blood scandal will receive their final compensation payment before the end of the year, minister John Glen has said.

In a statement delivered to the House of Commons, Mr Glen said the payments would be exempt from income, capital gains, and inheritance tax.

Report by Kennedyl.

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