HC Deb 12 June 2002 vol 386 cc1320-1W
Mr. Burstow

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what information his Department has collated on the take-up rate of mediation to resolve clinical negligence disputes over the past two years. [59640]

Mr. Lammy

The NHS litigation authority is responsible for handling clinical negligence claims made against the national health service. In June 2000, the authority began an initiative to encourage the use of mediation to resolve all suitable cases. 77 offers for mediation have been accepted and at the end of April 2002, 32 mediations have been completed, 31 successfully.