§ Mr. George HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) how many medical negligence cases were taken out against hospitals in the north-west region in each year since 1987–88 and in 1995–96, to date; [10560]
(2) how many medical negligence cases were taken out against (a) hospitals in the north-west region and (b) each hospital in the region in each year since 1987–88; and if he will list (i) the solicitors' practices used by each hospital and (ii) the number of cases they undertook and at what cost for each of these years. [10640]
§ Mr. HoramThis information is not available centrally. The hon. Member may wish to contact Sir Donald Wilson, chairman of North West regional health authority, for details.