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Written question asked by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 20 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Tom Pursglove (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 May 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.


Windrush Compensation Scheme

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people applying to the Windrush Compensation Scheme have been asked to do a DNA test.

Answer

No applicants to the Windrush Compensation Scheme have been asked to do a DNA test.

The Windrush Compensation Scheme does not require claimants to complete a DNA test to confirm they are eligible under the scheme. If the evidence or information initially provided by a claimant is insufficient to confirm their eligibility for the Scheme, they may be sent a non-exhaustive list of further types of information or evidence that could be submitted. Decision Makers will work directly with individuals to support them with this.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26987
Session
2023-24
Subjects
DNA Testing Windrush compensation scheme
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk