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<p>The contaminated blood scandal was a tragedy that has caused unimaginable pain
and hurt to victims and their families.</p><p> </p><p>The Infected Blood Inquiry is
UK-wide and the Inquiry terms of reference include consideration of financial assistance
across all the nations of the UK.</p><p> </p><p>The Minister of State for Northern
Ireland recently met with the Chair of Haemophilia NI to discuss the issue of support
for victims in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>However, this is a devolved matter
and the allocation of the NI budget is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland
Civil Service.</p><p> </p>
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