Debate on Wednesday, 9 March 2016, in the House of Commons, led by Lord Garnier. The answering member was Ben Gummer.

Clinical Negligence Claims

Motion that this House has considered the Government’s proposals on fixed recoverable costs in clinical negligence claims. Agreed to on question.

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 607 cc142-9WH
Session: 2015-16
Department: Department of Health
Chamber / Committee: Westminster Hall
Proceeding contributions: Lord Garnier | 607 c142WH (Link to this contribution)
I beg to move,
That this House has considered the Government’s proposals on fixed recoverab...; Nick Thomas-Symonds | 607 c142WH (Link to this contribution)
Will the right hon. and learned Gentleman give way?; Lord Garnier | 607 cc142-3WH (Link to this contribution)
I will not give way.
That this debate takes place only a week before the Budget underlies t...; Pat McFadden | 607 c143WH (Link to this contribution)
Will the right hon. and learned Gentleman give way?; Lord Garnier | 607 cc143-6WH (Link to this contribution)
I regret that I cannot; this is a half-hour debate, and I am afraid we are rather pushed for time...; Ben Gummer | 607 cc144-7WH (Link to this contribution)
This is a fascinating matter, which deserves a great deal of debate. We could discuss this intere...; Nick Thomas-Symonds | 607 c147WH (Link to this contribution)
I am grateful to the Minister for giving way, and I congratulate the right hon. and learned Membe...; Ben Gummer | 607 c147WH (Link to this contribution)
I will turn to access to justice. I do not entirely accept the hon. Gentleman’s interpretation of...; Pat McFadden | 607 c147WH (Link to this contribution)
The right hon. and learned Member for Harborough (Sir Edward Garnier) said that law firms current...; Ben Gummer | 607 cc148-9WH (Link to this contribution)
I hope that I in no way suggested that any of the claims brought forward were frivolous. I am say...; Christina Rees | 607 c149WH (Link to this contribution)
If a person has a claim as a result of a serious injury, but they cannot get legal representation...; Ben Gummer | 607 c149WH (Link to this contribution)
I am well aware of that, and that is why we need to ensure that, at the end, the reform produces ...
Subjects: Damages Fees and charges NHS Recovery of costs Negligence NHS Litigation Authority
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Clinical Negligence Claims

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