Written question asked by Lord Garnier (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 June 2004. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 June 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the findings of (a) his Department's regional office inquiry commissioned by Professor Lindsay Davies and chaired by Dr Margaret Bamford, (b) the General Medical Council's investigation and (c) the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust inquiry into the professional conduct of and treatment of his patients by Dr Andrew Holton with particular reference to (i) the independence of the inquiry teams and (ii) their prior knowledge of or professional connections with Dr Holton and his work; and if he will make a statement; what assessment he has made of the evidence given to the Bamford Inquiry by Dr. Mark Anthony Edgar; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 7 June 2004).

Answer: Mr. Garnier: To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what assessment he has made of the findings of (a) his Department's regional office inquiry commissioned by Professor Lindsay Davies and chaired by Dr. Margaret Bamford, (b) the General Medical Council's investigation and (c) the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust inquiry into the professional conduct of and treatment of his patients by Dr. Andrew Holton with particular reference to (i) the independence of the inquiry teams and (ii) their prior knowledge of or professional connections with Dr. Holton and his work; and if he will make a statement; [177472]

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 422 c362W; 177472;177473
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Inquiries Medical treatments Negligence Paediatrics Leicester Royal Infirmary Holton, Andrew
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk