§ Mr. HurstTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the average length of time between the start of an inquiry and the publication of the report for inquiries established under HSG (94)27 of 10 May 1994 into deaths involving mentally-disordered patients. [39744]
§ Mr. BoatengThis information is not held centrally. The length of time taken by independent inquiries set up under HSG(94)27 can vary considerably, depending, for example on the complexity of a particular case, the range of services involved and the difficulty in obtaining evidence.