Moved by
Earl Howe
119S: After Clause 40, insert the following new Clause—
“Provision of support and assistance
(1) The Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office may make such arrangements as they consider appropriate for the provision of support and assistance to applicants (or potential applicants) for compensation under the infected blood compensation scheme.
(2) The arrangements may be for the provision of support and assistance by the IBCA or any other person.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This new Clause provides a power for the Secretary of State or the Minister for the Cabinet Office to make arrangements for the provision of advice and assistance to applicants and potential applicants under the infected blood compensation scheme.