Business of the House

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 3:30 pm ar 23 Gorffennaf 1998.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mrs Ann Taylor Mrs Ann Taylor Lord Privy Seal, Chair, Modernisation of the House of Commons Committee, Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons (Privy Council Office) 3:30, 23 Gorffennaf 1998

I cannot give that assurance at this stage, but I will try to make sure that my hon. Friend is fully informed of what is happening and of when any outcome is due. As she knows, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health acted promptly to launch an inquiry and the surgeon concerned has been suspended, pending its outcome. I do not think that there is time to have a further debate at this stage—nor, probably, would it be appropriate.