§ Mr. DismoreTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what steps he proposes to take to require the courts to receive in evidence and apply the new edition of the Ogden Tables in personal injury and fatal accident cases. [45436]
§ Mr. HoonThe Lord Chancellor will take note of the result of the appeals to the House of Lords inWells v Wells, Thomas v Brighton Area Health Authority and Page v Sheerness Steel, and consult interested parties, before exercising any powers which may affect the calculation of awards in personal injury claims. I understand that the appeals have now been heard. It is expected that the outcome will be known in the near future.