Written question asked by Norman A Godman (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Monday, 18 November 1996 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: How many cases involving claims against the Argyll and Clyde Health Board in relation to the mis-management of the cervical-smear screening programme at the Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Greenock, have now been settled; what was the average figure of compensation paid to the women concerned; how many cases are still outstanding. - Inc figures for case numbers.

Answer: Dr. Godman: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many cases involving claims against the Argyll and Clyde health board in relation to the mismanagement of the cervical smear screening programme at the Inverclyde royal hospital, Greenock, have now been settled; what was the average figure of compensation paid to the women concerned; how many cases are still outstanding; and if he will make a statement. [3716] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: A total of 12 cases involving claims against the Argyll and Clyde health board as a result of the mis-reading of cervical smear slides at the Inverclyde royal hospital, Greenock, have now been settled. Negotiations are continuing to achieve a settlement in the remaining eight cases. Once all the claims have been settled, I will be in a position to give an indication of the total amount of the settlement made. This is being copied for information to the hon. Member for Renfrew West and Inverclyde (Mr. Graham).

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 3716; 285 c400W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Compensation Cervical cancer Screening Argyll and Clyde Health Board Inverclyde Royal Hospital
Contains statistics: Yes