§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans she has to increase the degree of private sector involvement as providers of services in the national health service internal market.
§ Mr. SackvilleThe extent to which national health service purchasers contract with the private sector is a matter for local decision. National health service purchasers are expected to purchase healthcare as efficiently and effectively as possible—from the public or private sector—to ensure good quality and best value for money.