Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 101533

Health Services: Negligence

Tabled: 18 December 2025

Answered: 5 January 2026

Question

Tom Morrison

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has considered the potential merits of conducting a review into the law of causation in clinical negligence, with a focus on increasing support and protection for families with late fami

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed

As announced in the 10 Year Health Plan for England, David Lock KC is providing expert policy advice on the rising legal costs of clinical negligence and how we can improve patients’ experience of claims. David Lock KC has not been specifically asked to c...

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