Proceeding contribution from Baroness Barker (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 15 February 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on NHS Redress Bill [HL].

NHS Redress Bill [HL]

My Lords, I believe that it was Members on these Benches who made the point about lack of clarity in the original wording of Clause 7. The government amendment makes the matter somewhat clearer, and I am grateful for the Minister’s explanation of the Limitation Act 1980. It may not be quite as clear as one would have liked, but I imagine from what he has said that it will be made clearer in plain user language when the guidance is published. So I thank him for his clarification. On Question, amendment agreed to. Clause 8 [Legal advice etc.]:

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 678 c1199-200
Session: 2005-06
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Complaints Disclosure of information Dental services Compensation Appeals Civil proceedings Hospitals Liability Legal costs Legal opinion NHS Patients Ophthalmic services Negligence Training Health Service Commissioner NHS Litigation Authority
Legislation: NHS Redress Bill (HL) 2005-06
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

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