She said: “There is obviously a range within level 4 and we recommended this level based on the six sample cases we used in the investigation.
"We're not ruling out the fact that there might be other elements or other cases where a different level of compensation might be appropriate.”
Hilsenrath emphasised that parliament would not be able to implement remedy without government’s support but hoped steps would be taken to address the issue regardless of which government comes into power in the next election.
“My hope would be that if this parliament can take steps towards a resolution for the benefit of people where time is not on their side, then that will send a very clear message to any succeeding parliament and any succeeding government department,” she added.
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