§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what external public relations staff from(a) the private sector or (b) other NHS bodies have been employed by (i) Grantham and Kesteven district general hospital, (ii) South Lincolnshire district health authority or (iii) Trent regional health authority to assist with work relating to the Clothier inquiry; and what was the cost of any of these contracts.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThis is a matter for the Trent regional health authority. The hon. Member may wish to contact the chairman of Trent regional health authority, Sir Michael Carlisle, for details.
§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what has been the total cost to date of the Clothier inquiry.
§ Dr. MawhinneyUp to 14 January, £96,574.