What information he has concerning the extent to which funds are currently being diverted by health authorities from patient care towards provision for possible future claims for medical negligence. - We have no information which suggests that funds are being diverted in this way.

What information he has concerning the extent to which funds are currently being diverted by health authorities from patient care towards provision for possible future claims for medical negligence. - We have no information which suggests that funds are being diverted in this way.

To give details of his estimates of the likely cost of settling those claims made against the NHS for medical negligence in England and Wales which are currently being dealt with; & what financial assistance he intends to give to the NHS trust hospitals to enable them to meet the...

To give details of his estimates of the likely cost of settling those claims made against the NHS for medical negligence in England and Wales which are currently being dealt with; & what financial assistance he intends to give to the NHS trust hospitals to enable them to meet the...

To provide the details of the changes which come into force on 1st January 1991 affecting the claims made against health authorities for medical negligence. - Includes ref to HC(89)34 "Claims of medical negligence against NHS hospital & community doctors & dentists" (Copy in Library).

To provide the details of the changes which come into force on 1st January 1991 affecting the claims made against health authorities for medical negligence. - Includes ref to HC(89)34 "Claims of medical negligence against NHS hospital & community doctors & dentists" (Copy in Library).

What was the total number of claims for medical negligence met by each region and district of the NHS in each of the last 10 years for which figures are available.

What was the total number of claims for medical negligence met by each region and district of the NHS in each of the last 10 years for which figures are available.

To give details of his estimates of the likely cost of settling all currently outstanding claims and potential claims for medical negligence in the NHS. - No figure given.

To give details of his estimates of the likely cost of settling all currently outstanding claims and potential claims for medical negligence in the NHS. - No figure given.

What recent representations he has received concerning future plans for dealing with claims for medical negligence in the NHS.

What recent representations he has received concerning future plans for dealing with claims for medical negligence in the NHS.

What discussions he has had with representatives of those units within the NHS which have opted for Trust status about the implications for future funding of outstanding claims for medical negligence; & to give details of the changes which may come into force on 1 April 1991 affecting the way...

What discussions he has had with representatives of those units within the NHS which have opted for Trust status about the implications for future funding of outstanding claims for medical negligence; & to give details of the changes which may come into force on 1 April 1991 affecting the way...

If he will call for a report from the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis on how many complaints were received from members of the public between 1st September 1989 and 31st December 1989 concerning activities in the public lavatories at Highbury Crescent, London, N.5; and how many such complainants...

If he will call for a report from the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis on how many complaints were received from members of the public between 1st September 1989 and 31st December 1989 concerning activities in the public lavatories at Highbury Crescent, London, N.5; and how many such complainants...

What arrangements he has made for the enforcement of the general duties placed on water companies by sections 37 and 67 of the Water Act 1989 to provide water supply and sewerage in their areas.

What arrangements he has made for the enforcement of the general duties placed on water companies by sections 37 and 67 of the Water Act 1989 to provide water supply and sewerage in their areas.

How he implements his superintendent powers over public libraries; & how he ensures the efficient operation of each public library authority as required by the Public Libraries & Museums Act 1964. - Includes figures.

How he implements his superintendent powers over public libraries; & how he ensures the efficient operation of each public library authority as required by the Public Libraries & Museums Act 1964. - Includes figures.

What percentage of the Health and Safety Executive's Field Force's time is spent on: (a) planned basic inspection of fixed sites, (b) planned basic inspection of construction sites, (c) section 6 case work, (d) complaints, (e) accident investigations, (f) hazard surveys and (g) other duties. - Table given.

What percentage of the Health and Safety Executive's Field Force's time is spent on: (a) planned basic inspection of fixed sites, (b) planned basic inspection of construction sites, (c) section 6 case work, (d) complaints, (e) accident investigations, (f) hazard surveys and (g) other duties. - Table given.

If he will call for a report on the location of exhibits requested by Paul Malone, a constituent of Liverpool, Broadgreen, to allow him to proceed with action against certain police officers and on the reasons they have not been released to him.

If he will call for a report on the location of exhibits requested by Paul Malone, a constituent of Liverpool, Broadgreen, to allow him to proceed with action against certain police officers and on the reasons they have not been released to him.

What explanation he offers to persons willing to serve on social security appeal tribunals but whom he decides not to re-appoint; what right of appeal against such refusal to re-appoint exists & various other questions on Leeds social security appeals tribunal: training courses attended; appointments & re-appointments made; normal term...

What explanation he offers to persons willing to serve on social security appeal tribunals but whom he decides not to re-appoint; what right of appeal against such refusal to re-appoint exists & various other questions on Leeds social security appeals tribunal: training courses attended; appointments & re-appointments made; normal term...

What plans the Health and Safety Executive has to change its policy on investigating anonymous complaints.

What plans the Health and Safety Executive has to change its policy on investigating anonymous complaints.

If he will indicate how far complaints to the Health and Safety Executive have increased over the last five years; and how much money the Field Operations Division has received in each of the last five years.

If he will indicate how far complaints to the Health and Safety Executive have increased over the last five years; and how much money the Field Operations Division has received in each of the last five years.

Which local authorities his Department is investigating under Part I of the Local Government Act 1988. - Inc figure & ref to 181 c144W.

Which local authorities his Department is investigating under Part I of the Local Government Act 1988. - Inc figure & ref to 181 c144W.

What capacity the automated low-flying enquiry & notification system (ALFENS) will have to trace the routes taken by low-flying aircraft, as an aid to aircraft identification in the event of a public complaint & what capacity will it have to produce graphic presentations showing geographical distribution of military low-level air...

What capacity the automated low-flying enquiry & notification system (ALFENS) will have to trace the routes taken by low-flying aircraft, as an aid to aircraft identification in the event of a public complaint & what capacity will it have to produce graphic presentations showing geographical distribution of military low-level air...

Whether he is satisfied that adequate publicity is being given on hospital wards to the existence of the Hospital Complaints Procedure Act 1985; and what instructions have been issued to health authorities to ensure that this happens.

Whether he is satisfied that adequate publicity is being given on hospital wards to the existence of the Hospital Complaints Procedure Act 1985; and what instructions have been issued to health authorities to ensure that this happens.