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<p>The compensation framework study will provide advice on potential compensation
framework design and solutions to Government. It is important that Sir Robert Francis
QC, the independent reviewer, is able to complete his work as quickly as thoroughness
allows.</p><p><strong><br></strong>At the outset of the Infected Blood Inquiry, the
then Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster decided that it was overwhelmingly in the
public interest that legal representation for infected and affected core participants
in the inquiry should be funded by Government, and without means testing. This funding
will continue until the conclusion of the Inquiry. However, this study is quite separate
from the Inquiry. Sir Robert will want to hear directly from infected and affected
people and put them at the heart of the process. Legal representation will not be
required in order to put forward views.</p>
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