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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Publication of the Elizabeth Dixon Investigation Report

26 November 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Nadine Dorries Con Mid Bedfordshire

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At a glance

Key points

  • Publication of the Elizabeth Dixon investigation report detailing failures and cover-ups related to the 2001 death of baby Elizabeth Dixon.
  • The minister urges relevant organisations to consider and reflect on the report's recommendations for learning and implementation.
  • The Department will oversee responses and report back to the House regarding the actions taken.

Issue summary

The publication of the Elizabeth Dixon investigation report, which details a series of failures and cover-ups surrounding the death of baby Elizabeth Dixon in 2001.

Action requested

The minister requests that relevant organisations carefully consider and reflect on the report’s recommendations to ensure learning and implementation to prevent similar events from happening again. The Department will oversee responses and report back to the House.

Key facts

  • Elizabeth Dixon died in December 2001 due to a blocked tracheostomy tube.
  • The investigation, led by Dr Bill Kirkup, reviewed care given between her birth in December 2000 and death in December 2001.
  • The report describes a 'twenty year cover up' involving persistent dishonesty from individuals.
  • Anne and Graeme Dixon have fought for answers since their daughter's death.
  • Copies of the report have been laid before the House.
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