Source · Select Committees · Home Affairs Committee
Recommendation 30
30
Deferred
Paragraph: 101
Preliminary Windrush impact on life awards welcomed but insufficient given claimant needs.
Conclusion
Whilst we strongly welcome the introduction of the preliminary payment for impact on life, we are disappointed by the Home Office’s estimate that only 40–50% of claimants will benefit from it. It is right that the Home Office created a mechanism to accelerate payments in light of unacceptable delays, but these preliminary awards 92 The Windrush Compensation Scheme clearly do not go far enough. The Windrush generation are an ageing cohort and too many individuals have already died without receiving compensation for the hardship they endured. This must not happen again.
Government Response Summary
The government refers the Committee to its response for recommendation 29, thereby avoiding addressing the substance of this recommendation concerning the adequacy and scope of preliminary payments for impact on life.
Paragraph Reference:
101
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
Please see response to recommendation 29