HL Deb 05 July 2004 vol 663 c57WA
Baroness Blood

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the regional child death review arrangement in Northern Ireland has been completed; and on what date it is expected to be implemented. [HL2881]

The Lord President of the Council (Baroness Amos):

The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety is currently considering a draft of the child death review protocol produced by a group established under the auspices of the Southern Area Health and Social Services Board, Area Child Protection Committee. Departmental officials will shortly meet with stakeholders to decide the way forward.