§ 8. Mr. BorrowTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what discussions she has held on future health policy since publication of the Acheson report into inequalities in health. [64862]
§ 14. Ms CorstonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what discussions she has had on future health policy since the publication of the Acheson report into inequalities in health. [64868]
§ Mr. McFallI welcome Sir Donald's report. Under the new Targeting Social Need initiative, all Northern Ireland Departments are to produce Action Plans by the summer. These will address health and other inequalities. The Department of Health and Social Services has already initiated a process of consultation with relevant interests on the substance of its Action Plan. This will take into account Sir Donald's recommendations.