§ Mr. BurnettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how much the Plymouth Derriford NHS Trust has spent on legal fees in(a) each of the last three financial years and (b) the financial year to date; and what steps have been taken in relation to the patients whose personal details came into the possession of Channel 4 Television. [161055]
§ Mr. DenhamThe Department does not collect information on spending on legal services by National Health Service trusts.
The actions taken as a result of the obtaining of patient confidential information by Channel 4 Television are the responsibility of Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust.
For information on these matters, the hon. Member should contact Mr. Russell Mitchell, Chairman of the trust.