§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what powers the inquiry into the events surrounding the death of Victoria Climbie will have regarding the submission of evidence and the disclosure of information; [147187]
(2) if the inquiry into the events surrounding the death of Victoria Climbie will be held in public; and what the remit of the inquiry will be; [147170]
(3) if Lord Laming will be assisted by a panel of experts in his inquiry into the events surrounding the death of Victoria Climbie; [147190]
(4) when the inquiry into the events surrounding the death of Victoria Climbie is expected to conclude taking evidence. [147191]
§ Mr. HuttonWe are setting up a statutory inquiry to look into the circumstances surrounding Victoria (Anna) Climbie's death. Lord Laming of Tewin, a former chief inspector of social services, will chair this inquiry. Further announcements about the inquiry will be made at the earliest opportunity.