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<p>The Government passed the Victims Payments Regulations in January 2020 as required
by Parliament in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 10 and 11 of the Northern
Ireland (Executive Formation etc.) Act 2019(1). The Troubles Permanent Disablement
Scheme opened in August 2021. It is now making payments and providing much-needed
acknowledgement and support to those victims and their families who have suffered,
and continue to suffer, as a result of being injured in the Troubles.</p><p> </p><p>This
scheme is being delivered by the Northern Ireland Executive and the Victims Payments
Board is responsible for all operational matters, including recording and publishing
data about applications to the scheme.</p><p> </p><p>However, we have contacted the
Victims Payments Board and they have assured us that they will arrange for a response
to be issued to you that answers this query.</p>
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