Written question asked by Lord Kamall (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 January 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 January 2026. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Thursday, 22 January 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Health Services: Negligence
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Merron on 18 December 2025 (HL12801), when they will publish the advice to ministers by David Lock KC on the rising legal costs of clinical negligence.
- Answer
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David Lock KC is providing expert policy advice on the rising legal 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 report.
The results of David Lock’s work will inform future policy making in this area. No decisions on policy have been taken at this point, and the Government will provide an update on the work done and next steps, in due course.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL13630
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Subjects
- Compensation Health services Legal costs NHS Personal injury Negligence
- Legislation
- Law Reform (Personal Injuries) Act 1948
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