Hospital Mortality Rates Debate
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Tony Cunningham
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(11 years, 5 months ago)
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Mr Hunt
My hon. Friend knows that the Labour party refused 81 requests for a public inquiry into what happened at Mid Staffs—I repeat: 81 requests. He also knows that if it was not for that public inquiry, we would not be here now. That is the biggest lesson to learn about the benefits of a public inquiry, and that is why transparency matters. I hope he is also pleased that we will be having a debate on the Francis report in Government time later this year.
Sir Tony Cunningham (Workington) (Lab)
If the teams going into Cumbria recommend increased staffing and resources, will the Secretary of State fund that?
Mr Hunt
If the issues are around staffing, we will sort those out. If the issues are around leadership, we will sort those out. If the issues are around clinical practice, we will sort that out. My commitment to the House is that we will do what it takes to sort out these failing hospitals.