§ Mrs. BeckettTo ask the Secretary for Health what is his latest evidence on whether there are different levels of service to patients of fundholders and others. [41573]
§ Mr. MaloneEvery independent study of the fundholding scheme, from the National Audit Office to the Office of Economic Co-operation and Development, has found that fundholding has brought real benefits to patients including reduced waiting times and improved access to services; this has had the effect of driving standards up for all patients.