§ Mr. Colin Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he is taking in the light of the 355W report of Professor Payne and others to the Hereford and Worcester area health authority of their investigation into the case of Mr. David Woodhouse, to clarify the Manufacturer's instructions for the use of the type of anaesthetic ventilator utilised on that occasion; and what advice he is giving to consultant staff on its use.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe are bringing the circumstances of the tragic incident at the Hereford county hospital to the attention of consultants at other hospitals which have the same type of anaesthetic ventilator. The manufacturers are urgently rewriting the instructions in consultation with technical staff of the Department.