The Inquiry hearings resumed on Monday 5 September 2011, with evidence from Dr Elizabeth Hughes (Postgraduate Medical Dean for the West Midlands Deanery) and Hilary Jones (Dean of the Faculty of Health at Staffordshire University).
On Tuesday 6 September 2011, the Inquiry heard evidence from the Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP, former Minister of State and Secretary of State for Health.
Mr Burnham has also submitted the following comments on the Department of Health's closing submission to the Inquiry:
On Wednesday 7 September 2011, the Inquiry heard evidence from Ben Bradshaw MP, a former Minister of State for health
Mr Bradshaw has since provided a further document referred to in his evidence:
NHS Bodies Employment Contracts (Notice Periods) Directions 2008
On Thursday 8 September 2011, the Inquiry heard evidence from Dame Christine Beasley, the Chief Nursing Officer for England.