Baroness Kate Lampard CBE, Chair of the Inquiry, has published the below update on the Terms of Reference.
As Chair of the Inquiry, I ran a public consultation on the Inquiry’s Terms of Reference between 1 – 28 November 2023. Following a thorough review of all consultation responses, I sent my proposed Terms of Reference to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in mid-December 2023.
On 27 February 2024, I wrote to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care requesting an update on the Terms of Reference. The Inquiry is currently awaiting a response to this letter.
In the meantime, Ministers provided a short update to Parliament on 6 March 2024. You can read the full update here.
In the absence of the Terms of Reference, I am unable to begin the substantive work of the Inquiry. I acknowledge the seriousness of the issues which lie at the heart of this Inquiry and recognise the suffering and loss which many have endured. I am committed to delivering a thorough report quickly and effectively.
I am disappointed that I have not received the final Terms of Reference and have therefore been unable to start the Inquiry process.
I look forward to receiving a response from the Secretary of State soon.
Baroness Kate Lampard CBE, Chair of the Lampard Inquiry
