Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when his Department will make a decision on the application under the vaccine damage payment scheme with reference VAD7272; and for what reason there has been a delay.

We are unable to provide the information requested as it relates to personal data from which a claimant could be identified. The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) updates all claimants directly on progress of individual claims. Claimants may also provide details of a nominated person with authority to act on their behalf to receive updates on their claim, by providing written confirmation to the NHSBSA. This process ensures sensitive information is protected in line with General Data Protection Regulation and remains confidential. Claimants or their nominated representative may also contact the NHSBSA directly for an update.