§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many cases involving claims against the Argyll and Clyde health board in relation to the mismanagement of the cervical smear screening programme at the Inverclyde Royal hospital, Greenock, have now been settled; what was the average figure of compensation paid to the women concerned; how many cases are still outstanding; and if he will make a statement. [3716]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonA total of 12 cases involving claims against the Argyll and Clyde health board as a result of the mis-reading of cervical smear slides at the Inverclyde Royal hospital, Greenock, have now been settled. Negotiations are continuing to achieve a settlement in the remaining eight cases. Once all the claims have been settled, I will be in a position to give an indication of the total amount of the settlement made.
This is being copied for information to the hon. Member for Renfrew West and Inverclyde (Mr. Graham).