§ Mr. MilburnTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make a statement on the Northern regional health authority's proposal to establish new purchasing consortia arrangements across the region.
§ Mr. SackvilleThe Northern regional health authority (RHA), its district health authorities (DHAs) and family health services authorities are considering the best way to develop DHAs' central role in purchasing health care on behalf of their residents; including the possibility of joint working with neighbouring authorities. The hon. Member may wish to contact Mr. Peter Carr, chairman of Northern RHA, for more information.