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Written Question · S4W-15256 · Session 4

On what date the instruction to refrain from use of confidentiality clauses and non-derogatory statement clauses in relation to NHS comprom…

Answered Asked by Jackie Baillie Lab Lodged 27 May 2013

The question

To ask the Scottish Government on what date the instruction to refrain from use of confidentiality clauses and non-derogatory statement clauses in relation to NHS compromise agreements was implemented.

The answer

Answered by Alex Neil on 10 Jun 2013 · 14 days after it was lodged, on time

The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing wrote to Chairs and Chief Executives of NHS boards on 22 February 2013 to stress his expectation that confidentiality clauses and non-derogatory statement clauses are not used to suppress the reporting of concerns in the NHS in Scotland and to ensure that these clauses are used appropriately.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-15256 by reference.