Written question asked by Evan Harris (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 11 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 January 2001. It was answered by Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 January 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what consideration he has given to the case of Mr Jim Norris of Fife Health Board; and what estimate he has made of the implications of this case for (a) health authorities and (b) patients in England and Wales.

Answer: Dr. Harris: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what consideration he has given to the case of Mr. Jim Norris of Fife Health Board; and what estimate he has made of the implications of this case for (a) health authorities and (b) patients in England and Wales. [145692] Ms Stuart: This is a matter for the Scottish Executive Health Department and does not set a precedent for patients in England and Wales. There are no implications for health authorities and patients in England. Issues relating to Wales are for the Welsh Assembly.

Secondary information