§ 18. Mr. Clifton-BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the implementation of primary care groups of general practitioners. [77716]
§ Mr. DenhamPrimary care groups have been implemented to enable family doctors and nurses to shape and develop services locally in a way which better meets the needs of their population and which improves the health of their community.
§ 37. Mr. BurdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the progress made in establishing primary care groups. [77735]
§ Mr. Denham481 primary care groups, covering the whole of England, will become operational from April, charged with tackling health inequalities and delivering improvements in the quality and efficiency of patient services.