§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if NHS trust hospitals are covered by Crown immunity; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DorrellCrown immunity, with the exception of a small number of limited immunities, has been removed from health service bodies, including NHS trusts. Details are contained in a health notice, HN(90)27, "The NHS and Community Care Act 1990 Removal of Crown Immunities", a copy of which is available in the Library.