§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what steps she takes to monitor and act upon recommendations of coroner inquests into the circumstances of deaths of people in residential care or nursing homes;
(2) what steps she takes to monitor the number of accidental deaths of residents of residential care or nursing homes.
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§ Mr. BowisIt is the responsibility of local authorities or health authorities to carry out any monitoring of deaths of residents in residential care or nursing homes. They should ensure that the appropriate lessons are learnt and action is taken, including responding to any recommendations by coroners.