§ Mr. ToddTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how much was spent on medical negligence claims in the years(a) 1995, (b) 1996, (c) 1997 and (d) 1998. [98749]
§ Ms StuartThe information requested is given in the table. Figures for 1998–99 are not yet available. It should be noted that, due to changes in National Health Service accounting practice required by the National Audit Office over recent years, these data are not directly comparable.
- 1994–95: £160 million
- 1995–96: £173 million
- 1996–97: £235 million
- 1997–98: £144million.