§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when he will publish the White Paper on clinical negligence reform. [83282]
§ Mr. Lammy[holding answer 25 November 2002]Potential reforms to the way clinical negligence claims are handled raise complex issues and need to be considered in tandem with the review of the national214W health service complaints procedure, and my noble Friend the Lord Chancellor's consideration of possible changes in the basis on which compensation is paid. We hope to publish proposals for reform shortly.