§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) whether any new procedures or facilities have been introduced at the North Staffordshire royal infirmary following criticisms by the coroner that a live baby was not accorded proper attention at birth;
(2) whether any disciplinary action was taken against the senior house officer at North Staffordshire royal infirmary, who was criticised by the coroner for altering the notes which recorded the birth of a live baby on 21 May 1983 so that all reference to life was obliterated.
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§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe North Staffordshire health authority instituted new procedures for nursing staff soon after the birth in question, and asked the consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist to review urgently procedures for medical staff. The authority has also taken disciplinary action against a member of the junior medical staff regarding falsification of records. I will be sending the hon. Member full details shortly.