Maria Caulfield acknowledged the importance of patient safety and the need for adequate indemnity cover for healthcare professionals. She noted that state indemnity covers NHS staff, while independent sector workers rely on discretionary indemnity, which has been problematic as highlighted by the Paterson inquiry. The minister committed to reviewing the Paterson recommendations and considering legislative changes if necessary. She also addressed concerns about rising legal costs in clinical negligence claims, stating that fixed recoverable costs would be introduced for lower value compensation payments to reduce these costs without affecting patient compensation amounts. Caulfield assured the lead MP of her commitment to addressing gaps in indemnity cover.