This report was produced at the request of the Secretary of State for Health in response to the withdrawal of an oral polio vaccine (OPV) in October 2000 in light of it containing bovine material and the negligible risks this entailed due to a rise in bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) outbreaks. It examined the circumstances leading to the withdrawal and makes recommendations on the wider issues raised by these events. These include the need for the Medicines Control Agency to review its procedures for checking validity of information supplied by pharmaceutical companies, a published summary of advice on vaccination production by the Committee on Safety of Medicines and clear communication to the public and health care professionals on the links between vaccine manufacture and BSE.

Consultation seeking comments, views and reponses to questions relating to the legal status that should be accorded to tissue blocks and slides removed at post mortem examinations and during surgery. Directly informed the consultation report and Green Paper Human Bodies, Human Choices.

Aimed at Health and Health Care Organisations and other related professional groups. Closed 14 February 2003.

Published leaflet by the Retained Organs Commission providing information on a number of frequently asked questions about human tissue blocks and slides. Part of a series of leaflets produced by the commission for parents and relatives.

Oral evidence for the Inquiry commisioned by himself into matters concerning the former Yorkshire Regional Health Authority.

Transcript of a meeting consisting of presentations and discussions, chaired by Sir Liam, for the Care Services Directorate; part of the Health and Social Care Standards and Quality Group within the Department of Health. Discussions include progress for the directorate, priorities and areas for improvement.

Transcript of a meeting consisting of presentations and discussions, chaired by Sir Liam, for the Health Protection, International Health & Scientific Development Directorate; part of the Health and Social Care Standards and Quality Group within the Department of Health. Discussions include progress for the directorate, priorities and areas for improvement.

Transcript of a meeting for the third stage of Sir Liam's 'Healthcheck' sessions for the Healthcare Quality Directorate; part of the Health and Social Care Standards and Quality Group within the Department of Health. Consists of presentations and discussions, chaired by Sir Liam, covering progress and achievements of the directorate, priorities and measuring impact.

Transcript of a meeting for the first stage of Sir Liam's 'Healthcheck' sessions for the Public Health Development and Inequalities Team; part of the Health and Social Care Standards and Quality Group within the Department of Health. Consists of presentations and discussions, chaired by Sir Liam, covering progress and achievements of the directorate, priorities and measuring impact.

Transcript of a meeting for the fouth stage of Sir Liam's 'Healthcheck' sessions for the Research and Development Directorate; part of the Health and Social Care Standards and Quality Group within the Department of Health. Consists of presentations and discussions on the implementation of a new Government Resarch and Development Strategy launched on 25 January 2006 entitled Best Research for Best Health, which was the subject of a public consultation period.

Transcript of a meeting for the third stage of Sir Liam's 'Healthcheck' sessions for the Research and Development Directorate; part of the Health and Social Care Standards and Quality Group within the Department of Health. Consists of presentations and discussions, chaired by Sir Liam, covering progress of the directorate, priorities and measuring impact.