Written question asked by Humfrey Malins (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 June 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 July 1999. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Monday, 5 July 1999 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, from whom the Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts has sought reinsurance; and if the reinsurance was competitively tendered. - (Holding answer 2 July 1999).

Answer: Mr. Malins: To ask the Secretary of State for Health from whom the Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts has sought reinsurance; and if the reinsurance was competitively tendered. [89355] Mr. Denham: [holding answer 2 July 1999]: The Clinical Negligence Scheme for trusts is a voluntary risk pooling scheme set up under Section 21 of the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 to help NHS trusts manage their clinical negligence liabilities. It is self-funding through annual contributions from member trusts. At present all NHS trusts are members of the scheme. Individual members' contributions are assessed according to the type of services they provide and their past claims history.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 89355; 334 c400W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Contracts for services Insurance NHS trusts Clinical negligence scheme