§ Mr. LaxtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what will be the cost under the National Health Service Plan of establishing the Patient Advocate and Liaison Service structure; [143131]
(2) what the additional cost, over the costs for Community Health Councils, will be of establishing the Patient Advocate and Liaison Service structure. [143269]
§ Ms StuartAn additional £10 million has been included in the NHS plan to fund patient advocate and liaison services and the related forums.