A memo outlined the disadvantages of joining the Scottish inquiry including the loss of control on whether and how to give evidence, fewer options in terms of policy on final recommendations and cost. Read more about A memo outlined the disadvantages of joining the Scottish inquiry including the loss of control on whether and how to give evidence, fewer options in terms of policy on final recommendations and cost.
Dawn Primarolo maintained her position that the Department was not to join the Scottish inquiry Read more about Dawn Primarolo maintained her position that the Department was not to join the Scottish inquiry
A parliamentary note from Dawn Primarolo held that the government line not to hold an inquiry should be maintained. Read more about A parliamentary note from Dawn Primarolo held that the government line not to hold an inquiry should be maintained.
Dr Ailsa Wight set out a variety of options for the Department of Health in response to the establishment of an inquiry in Scotland Read more about Dr Ailsa Wight set out a variety of options for the Department of Health in response to the establishment of an inquiry in Scotland
The Court of Session quashed the decisions of the Lord Advocate and of Scottish ministers refusing to hold Fatal Accident Inquiries holding that they had acted in a manner incompatible with the rights of the deceased. Read more about The Court of Session quashed the decisions of the Lord Advocate and of Scottish ministers refusing to hold Fatal Accident Inquiries holding that they had acted in a manner incompatible with the rights of the deceased.
The Penrose Inquiry in Scotland was formally announced in parliament by Nicola Sturgeon Read more about The Penrose Inquiry in Scotland was formally announced in parliament by Nicola Sturgeon
At a meeting between the Scottish Executive and the Scottish Haemophilia Forum it was confirmed that, after the Archer Inquiry, a separate Scottish inquiry would be held. Read more about At a meeting between the Scottish Executive and the Scottish Haemophilia Forum it was confirmed that, after the Archer Inquiry, a separate Scottish inquiry would be held.
The new Scottish Government's position was that an inquiry would be the best way forward. Read more about The new Scottish Government's position was that an inquiry would be the best way forward.
Reflecting back, Alan Johnson told the Inquiry that the approach of co-operating with the Archer Inquiry did not strike him as inappropriate Read more about Reflecting back, Alan Johnson told the Inquiry that the approach of co-operating with the Archer Inquiry did not strike him as inappropriate
On becoming Secretary of State for Health, Alan Johnson was briefed that any direct involvement of the Department with the Inquiry would be inappropriate and undesirable. Read more about On becoming Secretary of State for Health, Alan Johnson was briefed that any direct involvement of the Department with the Inquiry would be inappropriate and undesirable.