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<p>On 16 August 2022, I wrote to Sir Brian Langstaff, Chair of the Infected Blood
Inquiry, confirming that the Government accepts his recommendation in full. These
interim payments are the first step in addressing this historic wrong and recognise
the urgent need of infected and affected people.</p><p>I have also made a Written
Ministerial Statement (<a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2022-09-05/hcws279"
target="_blank">HCWS279</a>) that was released on Monday, 5th September on this matter.</p><p>
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