§ Mrs. BrowningTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will order an immediate public inquiry into the paediatric cardiac surgery services at the United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust. [44293]
§ Mr. MilburnWe have made clear our commitment to holding an inquiry into the paediatric cardiac surgery services at the United Bristol Healthcare National Health Service Trust prior to 1996. The exact form, timing and scope of the inquiry and the membership of the inquiry team are currently under consideration. A final decision will be made after the General Medical Council have completed their proceedings later this month.