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Delay in the Government's Response to the Paterson Inquiry

28 April 2020

Proposing MP
Nadine Dorries Con
Mid Bedfordshire
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the delay in the Government's formal response to the Independent Inquiry into issues raised by former breast surgeon Ian Paterson.

Action Requested

The Minister assures Parliament that work will resume as soon as circumstances permit and commits to implementing improvements based on the Inquiry’s recommendations while continuing discussions with relevant organizations about patient care.

Key Facts

  • The report was published on 4 February 2020.
  • It contains fifteen recommendations aimed at improving regulatory systems and healthcare professional performance management.
  • Government Ministers committed to providing a full response within three months of the report’s publication.
  • The delay is due to resource diversion caused by the COVID-19 crisis.
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