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Written question asked by Joe Robertson (Conservative) on Monday, 9 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 February 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Friday, 13 February 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Zubir Ahmed (Labour) on Monday, 23 February 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


NHS: Negligence

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions Minister in his Department have had with Alan Milburn about the costs of clinical negligence since 4 July 2024.

Answer

Details of internal ministerial meetings are not routinely declared.

As announced in the 10-Year Health Plan for England, David Lock KC is providing expert policy advice on the rising costs of clinical negligence and how we can improve patients’ experience of claims. The review is ongoing, following initial advice to ministers and the recent National Audit Office and Public Accounts Committee reports.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
111993
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Compensation NHS Negligence Milburn, Alan
Link
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