Concerns: A previously hidden email from NHS medical director Sir Bruce Keogh criticised 'persistently high' death rates in Welsh hospitals Labour has been accused of trying to cover up warnings over high death rates and lengthy waiting times at hospitals in Wales. An email written by Sir Bruce Keogh, the medical director in England, said mortality rates at six sites were ‘persistently high’ and criticised ‘worrying’ waits for cancer tests. But it has emerged that officials in the devolved government tried to suppress the message’s release because the information it contained would ‘prejudice the conduct of public affairs’. Sir Bruce’s email to Dr Chris Jones, his counterpart in Wales, was only uncovered when it was released under Freedom of Information laws.
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Government tried to cover up release of email from Sir Bruce Keogh
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The medical director of the English NHS voiced concerns to Welsh director
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The email was only uncovered after a Tory MP forced their release
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Tory MP Charlotte Leslie compared situation to Mid-Staffs cover ups
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Welsh Government said the NHS is 'open and transparent'
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