§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when primary care commissioning pilots will commence. [7978]
§ Mr. MilburnA programme of primary care-led commissioning pilots was announced on 26 June. Applications to take part in the programme should be made by 31 August and the final selection will be made by 30 September. Following a preparatory period, the evaluation will start on 1 April 1998.