asked the Minister of Health how many occasions he met and discussed with Miss Cheesman and the hon. Member for West Ham, North, her alleged mistreatment in hospital, referred to in communications sent to him on 28th January, before sending his reply on 25th May to the hon. Member for West Ham, North; and what expert advice he sought on this case before sending his reply.

My reply was based on the best medical advice which I could obtain. The full medical case history is available, and the documents sent to me by my hon. Friend set out Miss Cheesman's complaints clearly and in great detail. I saw no need to arrange discussions or to make the appointment suggested.

asked the Minister of Health what was the nature of the inquiry which he held into the alleged mistreatment in hospital complained of by Miss Joan Cheesman; and who was the independent person he appointed to conduct this inquiry.

I would refer my hon. Friend to my reply to his Question this afternoon.