§ Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what rôle he envisages for the Health Advisory Service in the new arrangements covering hospital complaints procedures now under consideration following publication of the Davies Report.
§ Mr. EnnalsHealth Advisory Service does not investigate individual complaints but is free to comment on all aspects of health service management and organisation of patient care, including the operation of complaints procedures and the use made of them. It is among those being consulted on the draft code of practice for handling complaints based on the Davies Committee recommendations.