HC Deb 17 December 1991 vol 201 cc129-30W
Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Health when the results of the epidemiological survey into the causes of brain damage to babies at Doncaster royal infirmary will be complete; with what other areas and hospitals it is being compared; and if copies of the findings will be sent to the Doncaster Members of Parliament and the Doncaster community health council.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

The Trent regional health authority has appointed two experts from outside the region to determine whether or not the occurrence of brain damaged births within the Doncaster district is comparable with other districts, and if necessary in the light of findings to make any recommendations. I understand that the study should be completed by March 1992. The hon. Member may wish to contact Sir Michael Carlisle, the chairman of Trent regional health authority, for details.

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