HC Deb 13 February 1968 vol 758 c1136
28. Mr. Cronin

asked the Minister of Health if he will now indicate why a small child, Nigel Haywood, who died shortly afterwards, when taken to Loughborough General Hospital in September 1967 suffering from acute poisoning was given no treatment or first aid but referred to his private doctor; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. K. Robinson

The Sheffield Regional Hospital Board expects to receive this week the report of the Committee of Inquiry which it appointed to look into this case, and will consider it as quickly as possible.

Mr. Cronin

Can my right hon. Friend say why there has been this extraordinary delay, in view of the fact that this tragic incident happened in September last?

Mr. Robinson

The Committee was not able to interview one witness until 30th January of this year, because he had been abroad. The Committee is now completing the Report.