The Shipman Inquiry will publish its sixth and final report today at 11.00am.
The report contains the findings of the Inquiry into 137 deaths that occurred between 1970 and 1974, when Shipman worked at Pontefract General Infirmary.
The sixth report also contains the Chairman's findings in relation to three cases in Hyde that the Inquiry became aware of after the publication of its first report. It will also look at the claims of a former inmate of HMP Preston, regarding an alleged confession by Shipman.
Alexander Harris who represent over 190 relatives of the victims of Harold Shipman commented:
"The Inquiry was a daunting prospect for the families. It was scheduled to last for a number of years, and it will come as a relief for many of them that it has now come to a conclusion.
The families fought for this Inquiry to be in Public and they have been very satisfied with the way that it has been conducted. It carried out a very thorough examination of the general public's concerns through the families and has reported in great detail.
Now that this far-reaching Inquiry has been concluded, the families sincerely hope that lessons will be learned and changes made. It would be a dreadful waste of all the hard work and resources that have been invested in the Inquiry if the government does not act on Dame Janet's recommendations."
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