HC Deb 18 January 1972 vol 829 c130W
Mr. Carter

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list the maximum periods of time during which a patient can institute proceedings alleging wrongful treatment by a hospital or member of the medical profession.

Mr. Alison

I am advised that the periods are those set out in the Limitation Acts, 1939, 1954 and 1963.