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Daniel Keane

Infected blood inquiry: First victims of scandal to receive compensation by end of year

The first victims of the infected blood scandal will receive their final compensation payment before the end of the year, Cabinet Office minister John Glen has said.

In a statement given to the House of Commons, Mr Glen said the payments would be exempt from income, capital gains, and inheritance tax.

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