Written question asked by Mark Oaten (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 13 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 February 2001. It was answered by Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston (Labour) on Monday, 26 February 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many cases of litigation are being considered by the ambulance service relating to work injuries sustained by employees; and what has been the cost of such litigation in each of the last five years,. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Oaten: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many cases of litigation are being considered by the ambulance service relating to work injuries sustained by employees; and what has been the cost of such litigation in each of the last five years. [150679] Ms Stuart: Since 1 April 1999, the National Health Service Litigation Authority has indemnified National Health Service trusts against employers liability claims. There have been 312 such claims against ambulance trusts. Fifty five of these cases have been closed without any payment being made. Two cases were settled during 2000-2001 at a total cost of £4,700. All other cases remain outstanding. Figures in respect of employer's liability claims brought before 1 April 1999, and in respect of cases settled by National Health Service ambulance trusts without the involvement of the NHS Litigation Authority, are not held centrally.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 150679; 363 c455-6W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Costs Civil proceedings Ambulance services Liability Health and safety Injuries Industrial injuries
Contains statistics: Yes
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