§ Mr. McCrindleTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he has any plans to review the system for dealing with negligence claims; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorWe have no current plans to review the system for dealing with negligence claims. Negligence is determined in the courts. The civil justice review has examined court procedures. Its recommendations to speed up and to reduce the costs of litigation are under consideration.