Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Publication of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review (Cumberlege Review)

08 July 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Nadine Dorries Con Mid Bedfordshire

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • Publication of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review chaired by Baroness Cumberlege
  • Commitment to give full consideration to the report
  • Oral Statement in Parliament to be delivered regarding the report

Issue summary

The publication of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review, chaired by Baroness Cumberlege.

Action requested

I am informing the House about the publication of the review and committing to give it full consideration. I will also deliver an Oral Statement in Parliament regarding this report.

Key facts

  • The Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review was commissioned by the Government in February 2018.
  • Baroness Cumberlege chaired the review, listening to patients and their families with compassion and thoroughness.
  • The NHS has taken steps relevant to issues raised by the Review but more can be done to improve responsiveness to patient concerns.
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