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We are now taking a break and will return shortly after 11.40.

We are now breaking for lunch and will return shortly after 14:30, when questions will be put to this afternoon's witness, Nick Thomas-Symonds, the Paymaster General.

This afternoon’s witness, Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, has now been sworn in and is being questioned by Lead Counsel, Jenni Richards KC. He begins his evidence with an overview of his career and various roles and responsibilities.

We are now taking a further break before today’s final questions are put to the witness, Nick Thomas-Symonds, the Paymaster General. We aim to return shortly after 16.40.

Nick Thomas-Symonds MP has concluded his evidence. Sir Brian thanked him for his evidence and said “when you leave today you will have the trust of this community in your hands." A full transcript will be available shortly.

Our first witnesses today are Sir Robert Francis KC, interim IBCA Chair, and David Foley, interim IBCA Chief Executive. Watch live from 10:00: youtube.com/c/InfectedBloo…

This morning’s witnesses, Sir Robert Francis KC, interim IBCA Chair, and David Foley, interim IBCA CEO, have been sworn in, and are being questioned byJenni Richards KC. They begin their evidence with an overview of their roles and responsibilities.

We are now taking a break and will return shortly after 11.45.

We are now taking a short break until 13.05, when final questions will be put to this morning's witnesses, Sir Robert Francis KC, interim IBCA Chair, and David Foley, interim IBCA CEO.

Today's final witness, James Quinault, Director General, Public Inquiry Response, Cabinet Office, has been sworn in and is being questioned by Lead Counsel - Jenni Richards KC. He begins his evidence with an overview of his roles and responsibilities.

We are now taking a short break until 16.40, when final questions will be put to this afternoon’s witness, James Quinault, Director General, Public Inquiry Response at the Cabinet Office.

Today's final witness, James Quinault, has concluded his evidence. Sir Brian thanked him and said "I hope you will take away what has been said to you and in due course assist the minister in considering what changes he might make in order to restore some trust in the process."

The Inquiry has published a news story about its work following last week's hearings. The story includes a proposal for achieving a scheme of prioritisation for compensation which both is fair and commands the greatest trust To find out more, read here: infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk/news/inquirys-…

The Inquiry's Additional Report on Compensation will be published on 9 July. The Inquiry has announced further details about the timings of the day. To find out more, read this news story: infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk/news/publicati…

At 12.30, Inquiry Chair, Sir Brian Langstaff will give a statement setting out his findings and recommendations. Watch it online here: youtube.com/c/InfectedBloo…

The Inquiry’s Additional Report on Compensation is now published on the Inquiry website. Access the Report here: infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk/news/inquiry-p…

Inquiry Chair Sir Brian Langstaff's statement has now begun in Central Hall Westminster. Watch live here: youtube.com/c/InfectedBloo…