Written question asked by Iris Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 21 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 October 2002. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Monday, 28 October 2002 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many persons have been held accountable for the errors in organ retention at the Royal Victoria Hospital; and what the ratio of organ retention was during the (a) pre-trust and (b) post-trust periods.

Answer: Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons have been held accountable for the errors in organ retention at the Royal Victoria Hospital; and what the ratio of organ retention was during the (a) pre-trust and (b) post-trust periods. [76629] Mr. Browne: The Board of the Royal Group of Hospitals Trust has fully accepted all the criticisms and recommendations outlined in the report of the Human Organs Inquiry. No individuals have been held accountable, since the actions taken previously were in line with what was considered appropriate professional practice at the time. Information is not available on the ratio of organ retention before and after the establishment of the trust.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 76629; 391 c516W;391 c513-4W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Hospitals Liability Northern Ireland Organs Post-mortems Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk