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Written question asked by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 June 2003. It was answered by David Lammy (Labour) on Monday, 9 June 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what his policy is on introducing a no-fault clinical negligence compensation system.
Answer

Chris Grayling: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what his policy is on introducing a no-fault clinical negligence compensation system. [116893] Mr. Lammy: The Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Liam Donaldson, has reviewed a wide range of options to tackle the complex issues involved in improving the present system for handling clinical negligence claims, including no fault compensation; these are under consideration by Ministers. I know the outcome of the Chief Medical Officer's review is eagerly awaited. We hope to publish our proposals for reform soon.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
116893; 406 c680W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Compensation NHS Medical treatments Negligence
Link
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