HC Deb 17 June 1996 vol 279 cc365-6W
Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his answer of 15 May,Official Report, column 470, if he will place in the Library a copy of the report of the inquiry into the keeping of the general practitioner records pertaining to the appeal concerning the medical treatment of Robert Powell; and what plans he has to make changes to the rules governing the holding of general practitioner records which are the subject of official action under NHS procedures. [33091]

Mr. Hague

I refer the hon. Member to my letter of 10 June, a copy of which has been placed in the Library of the House.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his answer of 15 May,Official Report, column 470, what representations he has received from the family of the late Robert Powell or their legal representatives concerning ministerial meetings with the general practitioners of the late Robert Powell. [33089]

Mr. Hague

I have received a letter from Mr. Powell's solicitors which raises the issue. During his time as a Welsh Office Minister, my hon. Friend the Member for Clwyd, North-West (Mr. Richards) was not involved with the case because he was acquainted with some of the individuals concerned.