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Written question asked by Lord Ironside (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 October 1998. It was answered by Lord Irvine of Lairg (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 October 1998.


Irvine of Lairg, Lord

Question
In respect of the Legal Aid Board's multi-party action in which the plaintiffs are seeking compensation for injuries caused by radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer, on what grounds the 10 lead cases out of the total pleading in May 1998 were chosen, given that five of them were formally discontinued before trial as the alleged facts and evidence did not appear to be sustainable. [HL3423].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
593 c204-5WA
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Compensation Breast cancer Legal aid scheme Trials Radiotherapy