§ Mr. MilburnTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) how many cases of medical negligence were settled, and what was the total cost of damages awarded together with legal costs, in each year since 1990–91, by district;
(2) how many cases of medical negligence were settled, and what was the total cost of damages awarded together with legal costs, in each year since 1990–91, by region.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonIn Scotland the regional and district functions of the NHS are administered by health boards. Given the small number of cases in certain health boards, it is not appropriate on the ground of confidentiality to publish the information in the form requested. The total amount of damages awarded, including legal costs, for all health boards and NHS trusts in Scotland for the years 1990–91 to 1993–94 is given. 621W
Total amount of compensation (including legal costs) Year £ 1990–91 949,603 1991–92 998,367 1992–93 1,091,489 1993–94 946,038