On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence from the Department of Health and Social Care (the Department), NHS England and NHS Resolution on the costs of clinical negligence.1 Our predecessor committees reported on clinical negligence in 2002 and 2017, and both this Committee and our immediate predecessor raised further concerns about progress in tackling the rising costs in its 2024 and 2025 reviews of the Department’s accounts.2

On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence from the Department of Health and Social Care (the Department), NHS England and NHS Resolution on the costs of clinical negligence.1 Our predecessor committees reported on clinical negligence in 2002 and 2017, and both this Committee and our immediate predecessor raised further concerns about progress in tackling the rising costs in its 2024 and 2025 reviews of the Department’s accounts.2 Type: conclusion | Number: 1 | Response status: not_accepted Government response: The government disagrees with the Committee’s recommendation. The government has no current plans to publish a separate report of David Lock KC’s work. David Lock KC has been providing ongoing expert advice to Ministers and is working with officials in DHSC to develop policy proposals. This process