Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jeremy Quin and Kenny MacAskill

Thursday 16th March 2023 Commons Chamber

[Jeremy Quin]

The right hon. Lady makes a reasonable challenge. She has battled on this issue for many years. I am focused on that interim report from Sir Brian. We have already had the benefits of the Sir Robert Francis study, which I am sure has informed the work of Brian Langstaff and his team. When we see the interim report, it will be incumbent on us to give an immediate reaction—a reaction as soon as is practical—to it, and then to set out what we will be doing to build towards the final report, which, as I say, will be published in the autumn. I know that it has been a long wait for those infected and affected. It is not over yet, I am afraid. There is an awful lot of work to be done, but we are approaching the endgame as these reports come through.

[Kenny MacAskill (East Lothian) (Alba)]

6. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on improving Government transparency and co-ordination.