Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Simon Burns and Stephen Phillips

Tuesday 17th July 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mr Burns]

I have to tell the hon. Gentleman that the decisions that the Scottish Government and the Scottish Health Department might take with regard to Glasgow is a matter for them. The fact is that we recognise what is commonly accepted among the international community: that the safest way of providing that surgery is by carrying out about 400 operations a year.

[Stephen Phillips (Sleaford and North Hykeham) (Con)]

14. What steps his Department is taking to ensure that confidentiality agreements do not discourage NHS whistleblowers from coming forward.