HL Deb 04 July 2002 vol 637 cc59-60WA
Baroness Greengross

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How they will ensure medical negligence claims for up to £15,000 will be resolved within six months. [HL4920]

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

Both the civil procedure rules and medical negligence dispute pre-action protocols set out the way in which all clinical negligence claims should be resolved. Whilst there is no requirement to settle cases within six months we would want to ensure that cases are handled quickly and that those with a valid claim receive speedy compensation.