Health secretary says plans for cot cams in baby wards being developed ‘urgently’ after Lucy Letby inquiry report - latest updates

Health secretary Yvette Cooper has told the Commons she is “profoundly sorry” for the failures set out in the Thirlwall Inquiry report, which was prompted by Lucy Letby’s crimes. In a statement, Cooper said: “On behalf of the government and the health service, I am profoundly sorry for the failures set out so clearly in this report, for the harm, distress and unthinkable loss for their families, and for the failures to keep their babies safe. Our responsibility now is to act.”

Cooper added that officials have been instructed to develop plans to fit “cot cams” in neonatal units, following a recommendation in the report. She told the House of Commons: “On safety and reassurance for parents, Lady Justice Thirlwall recommends the introduction of video baby monitors for neonatal units. I agree.”