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NHS: Negligence

Asked by Manuela PerteghellaLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 22 April 2025UIN 44197

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to consult stakeholders on the potential impact of fixed recoverable costs on access to justice for vulnerable patients impacted by clinical negligence.

Answered by Ashley Dalton

Currently, the Government is considering the way forward on fixed recoverable costs and we will announce our position in due course.

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