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Scotland\u2019s health secretary has announced the start date for the public inquiry to examine ventilation issues at two hospitals<\/h2>\n

The public inquiry into possible ventilation issues at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital<\/a> campus in Glasgow and the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People and Department of Clinical Neurosciences in Edinburgh will begin on 3 August.<\/p>\n

Health secretary Jeane Freeman<\/a> has confirmed that the inquiry, which will be chaired by Lord Brodie QC PC, will begin its work on 3 August.<\/p>\n

Freeman ordered the statutory inquiry to examine issues relating to ventilation and other key building systems at the sites following concerns from parents.<\/p>\n

Safety a top priority for NHS construction projects<\/h3>\n

Freeman said: \u201cThe safety and well-being of all patients and their families is my top priority and should be the primary consideration in all NHS construction<\/a> projects.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to make sure this is the case for all future projects, which is why, following calls from affected parents, I announced a public inquiry to examine the new Royal Hospital for Children and Young People and Department of Clinical Neurosciences and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital sites.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe inquiry\u2019s Remit and Terms of Reference were published on 15 June 2020 and I was pleased to have consulted with Lord Brodie, party spokespeople and patients and families during the drafting process.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a statutory Public Inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005 meaning it will have the power to require witnesses to attend and to disclose information relating to the inquiry\u2019s work. It is entirely independent and its conduct, procedures and lines of enquiry are a matter for the chair.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to again extend my thanks to Lord Brodie for agreeing to act as chair and I wish him and his team well in taking forward this important inquiry.\u201d<\/p>\n

Early action<\/h3>\n

Lord Brodie added: \u201cI welcome the publication of the Terms of Reference of the public inquiry and confirmation of the setting up date of 3 August 2020.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Covid-19 pandemic<\/a> has inevitably had an impact on preparations for the inquiry and I look forward to being able to make progress in due course.<\/p>\n

\u201cAn early action will be to invite those who have been impacted by the issues set out in the Terms of Reference to contact the inquiry.\u201d<\/p>\n

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