§ Mr. Moonmanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she is now in a position to announce the name of the independent chairman of the inquiry into the Max Piazzani case.
§ Dr. OwenThe responsibility for appointing the independent chairman of the committee of inquiry lies jointly with the Essex County Council and the Essex Area Health Authority. We are in close touch with both authorities, and I understand they hope to be able to make an announcement in the next few days.