§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) whether scanning equipment was used in the incident in the Luton hospital which led to the prosecution of Dr. Hamilton;
(2) whether foetal stethoscopes were used in the incident in the Luton hospital which led to the prosecution of Dr. Hamilton.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI cannot disclose medical details of individual cases. I understand that the North-West Thames regional health authority is considering whether to hold a formal inquiry into this case which would consider all relevant aspects of the incident.