Hunt expressed regret, acknowledging that as health secretary during the Letby crimes, he bore ultimate responsibility. He highlighted the delayed introduction of medical examiners as a systemic failure.
During the inquiry, Hunt emphasized the importance of learning from past errors. He apologized to victims' families, noting his duty to ensure preventative systems were in place within the NHS.
The inquiry into Lucy Letby’s actions demonstrates the need for rigor in healthcare oversight. Hunt stressed that the independent medical examiner system was long overdue and essential for accountability.
Hunt remarked, 'Although you don't bear direct personal responsibility for everything that happens on every ward in the NHS, you do have ultimate responsibility for the NHS.'
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