I think that Helen O’Neill’s 43-year career in journalism is a testament to the fantastic contribution that local newspapers make to our democracy. I am pleased that I will be sitting down with the National Union of Journalists for a seminar on local newspapers because I, for one, want to do everything I can to ensure that they have a vibrant and brilliant future.

I think that Helen O’Neill’s 43-year career in journalism is a testament to the fantastic contribution that local newspapers make to our democracy. I am pleased that I will be sitting down with the National Union of Journalists for a seminar on local newspapers because I, for one, want to do everything I can to ensure that they have a vibrant and brilliant future.

After a remarkable 43-year career as a reporter at the Corby Telegraph, Helen O’Neill retires next week. Will the Minister join me in sending congratulations to her and in saying that she shows the very best that local journalism and newspapers can be, and how much they can contribute to our communities?

After a remarkable 43-year career as a reporter at the Corby Telegraph, Helen O’Neill retires next week. Will the Minister join me in sending congratulations to her and in saying that she shows the very best that local journalism and newspapers can be, and how much they can contribute to our communities?

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether Helen Moss (a) received a compromise agreement and (b) was subject to a non-disclosure agreement when she left her post as Director of Nursing at Mid Staffordshire Hospital.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether Helen Moss (a) received a compromise agreement and (b) was subject to a non-disclosure agreement when she left her post as Director of Nursing at Mid Staffordshire Hospital.

Committee stage second sitting (afternoon). Written evidence reported to the House. Examination of witnesses.

Committee stage second sitting (afternoon). Written evidence reported to the House. Examination of witnesses.

Mental Health Bill (HL). Committee stage eleventh sitting (morning). Written evidence reported to the House (MH 69 and 70). Clause 34, discussed with new clause 14, agreed to. Clauses 35 to 39, and 43 to 47 agreed to, with clause 47 agreed to as amended. Clause 40, discussed with new clause 17, agreed to. Schedule 5 agreed to.

Mental Health Bill (HL). Committee stage eleventh sitting (morning). Written evidence reported to the House (MH 69 and 70). Clause 34, discussed with new clause 14, agreed to. Clauses 35 to 39, and 43 to 47 agreed to, with clause 47 agreed to as amended. Clause 40, discussed with new...

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will take action to stop the fire burning at the Geddis Farm in Helen's Bay, North Down; and what research has been undertaken by his Department into the environmental damage caused by this fire.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will take action to stop the fire burning at the Geddis Farm in Helen's Bay, North Down; and what research has been undertaken by his Department into the environmental damage caused by this fire.

I thank the Minister for giving way. I will not intervene again, because she is short of time. She spoke of an audit trail, and the possibility of tracing the details of anyone who has looked at a patient’s records. Will patients have an automatic right to know who has...

I thank the Minister for giving way. I will not intervene again, because she is short of time. She spoke of an audit trail, and the possibility of tracing the details of anyone who has looked at a patient’s records. Will patients have an automatic right to know who has...

I begin by congratulating the hon. Member for Wycombe (Mr. Goodman) on securing the Adjournment debate today. His purpose has been to do what he can, quite properly as a constituency Member, to voice the legitimate concerns of his constituent. I fully understand those concerns. In many areas of life—whether...

I begin by congratulating the hon. Member for Wycombe (Mr. Goodman) on securing the Adjournment debate today. His purpose has been to do what he can, quite properly as a constituency Member, to voice the legitimate concerns of his constituent. I fully understand those concerns. In many areas of life—whether...

I asked the right hon. Member for Barrow and Furness to grant Helen’s request. I received a reply from him dated 5 November that explained:"““The removal of patients from the systems that Ms Wilkinson has identified is neither simple nor straightforward””." It added that the ethics advisory group of the...

I asked the right hon. Member for Barrow and Furness to grant Helen’s request. I received a reply from him dated 5 November that explained:"““The removal of patients from the systems that Ms Wilkinson has identified is neither simple nor straightforward””." It added that the ethics advisory group of the...

I am extremely grateful to Mr. Speaker for granting me this Adjournment debate, in which I want to tell the story to date of my constituent, Helen Wilkinson, and her medical records. The story raises profound issues in relation to civil liberties, especially privacy and confidentiality. Before I tell it,...

I am extremely grateful to Mr. Speaker for granting me this Adjournment debate, in which I want to tell the story to date of my constituent, Helen Wilkinson, and her medical records. The story raises profound issues in relation to civil liberties, especially privacy and confidentiality. Before I tell it,...

I see the Minister nodding, which indicates that she will write to me if she has to do so. Will there be the computer facility to withhold part of an individual’s record from NCRS, as I have seen it argued that there will be no such facility? What trials, if...

I see the Minister nodding, which indicates that she will write to me if she has to do so. Will there be the computer facility to withhold part of an individual’s record from NCRS, as I have seen it argued that there will be no such facility? What trials, if...

indicated assent.

indicated assent.

Adjournment debate on privacy of medical records and the case of Helen Wilkinson.

Adjournment debate on privacy of medical records and the case of Helen Wilkinson.