Obstetrics: Negligence
Lords · Question HL7430 · Tabled 13 May 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 19 May 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Jones of Penybont
To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to reforming the loss of future earnings element of clinical negligence compensation for cases arising from obstetrics.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 19 May 2025
We recognise that clinical negligence is an important issue, and ministers will examine the drivers of costs, how to manage spending on clinical negligence, and the potential merits of reform options.