§ Dr. Liam FoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what was the cost to regional health authorities in 1991–92 of legal claims against(a) doctors and (b) dentists in the NHS for medical negligence.
§ Mr. SackvilleFigures for 1991–92 are not yet available. In 1990–91 medical negligence claims cost the national health service an estimated,£53 million, including legal costs and damages. Figures are not collected separately on claims against doctors and dentists.