§ Mr. Derek FatchettTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will agree to the release of relevant individual 603W medical records directly to the Porton Down Volunteers Association, in those cases where individuals have given their consent; and if he will make a statement. [30498]
§ Mr. SoamesService medical records could be released to the Porton Down Volunteers Association where there is a right of individual access to those records under the Access to Health Records Act 1990 and the individual concerned has given his or her written authorisation. Such right of individual access applies only to medical records compiled after 1 November 1991. With regard to service medical records not covered by the provisions of the Act and for which there is no right of individual access, release can be made to an individual's doctor or solicitor only when required for the management of a particular case.