HC Deb 12 July 1990 vol 176 cc282-3W
Q176. Dr. Godman

To ask the Prime Minister if Her Majesty's Government have any proposals to change or modify the procedures by which patients obtain suitable redress of grievance or compensation against hospital consultants following negligence on the part of consultants in the hospital service.

The Prime Minister

There are no plans to change or modify current procedures. The basis for seeking compensation for injuries where medical negligence is alleged should continue to be through litigation in the courts.