Summary
The UK government's response to compensating sub-postmasters affected by the Post Office scandal has been criticized by a group of Members of Parliament (MPs). Many eligible individuals have not yet received compensation, and the government lacks a plan to follow up with those who might be entitled to it. Although over £1 billion has been paid out, many victims still await resolution.
Key Facts
- MPs say the government's efforts to ensure sub-postmasters get compensation are not enough.
- More than 900 sub-postmasters were wrongly accused due to issues with the Horizon IT system between 1999 and 2015.
- Out of all the letters sent to sub-postmasters about compensation, only one in five received a response.
- The government has paid over £1 billion in compensation so far.
- There are four main compensation schemes that sub-postmasters can apply for.
- By March, the Post Office had contacted 18,500 people, but many had not applied for compensation.
- 339 individuals chose a flat payout option of £600,000, while no one submitted a full claim assessment.
- Some people affected by the scandal still have not received any compensation.
