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Written question asked by Andrew Gwynne (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 November 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2014. It was answered by Dan Poulter (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 November 2014 on behalf of the Department of Health.


NHS: Insurance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to the Answer of 6 November 2014 to Question 212749, what discussions his Department has had with the insurance industry on the proportion of NHS foundation trusts not covered beyond the standard NHS Litigation Authority cover.

Answer

The Department does not hold information on the proportion of NHS foundation trusts that have taken out commercial building insurance to top up cover beyond the standard NHS Litigation Authority cover.

Ministers have had discussions with the insurance industry regarding the NHS Litigation Authority’s indemnity schemes, though not in relation to the proportion of NHS foundation trusts not covered beyond the standard NHS Litigation Authority cover.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
214290
Session
2014-15
Related items
NHS: Insurance
Thursday, 6 November 2014
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Buildings Insurance NHS
Link
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