Parliamentary business
Across the Nations
The Early Day Motion 1967, which was put
down on 18th April 2006 by Lorely Burt, in Westminster relates to
the Maypole Nursing Home in Birmingham which closed in 2003.
The two GP's who owned the home were struck off the General
Medical Council in January 2006 for `inappropriate, irresponsible
and inadequate behaviour' after the death in just one year of 28
elderly people at the home, the owners having certified that 80
per cent. of these deaths were from bronchopneumonia despite a
lack of any medical records or other evidence in support. more...
The question placed by Andrew Dismore, Labour MP for Hendon in
Westminster, concerning the application of the Human Rights Act in
private care homes. more...
The
question, placed by Tim Loughton, Conservative MP for East
Worthing and Shoreham in Westminster, concerning GPs and other
health staff declaring an equity interest in care homes. more...
In the Lords,
the Government backs the position adopted by AEA on direct payments. more...
