A public inquiry is the route favoured by many of the parents of affected children.

A Government backed scoping report into the treatment of children with scoliosis and spina bifida at CHI has recommended a commission of investigation rather than a public tribunal.

A Government-backed scoping report into a series of children's hospital spina bifida and scoliosis controversies has confirmed a commission of investigation should take place to examine what happened but has stopped short of calls for a public tribunal-style inquiry.