Source · Select Committees · Business and Trade Committee
Recommendation 19
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Acknowledged
Paragraph: 53
We are disappointed that so few claims have been processed by the Historic Shortfall Scheme...
Conclusion
We are disappointed that so few claims have been processed by the Historic Shortfall Scheme considering it was closed over a year ago. The conclusion of only 30% of Post Office and Horizon - Compensationn interim report 25 claims does not represent significant progress. There is a danger that every delay will lead to many sub-postmasters continuing to suffer financially while more may sadly die before they receive justice because of the age profile of the victims.
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The government acknowledges the committee's disappointment with the slow processing of claims under the Historic Shortfall Scheme.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government · verbatim extract
Acknowledged
The Government accepts the Committee’s recommendation.
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