§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to collate comprehensive health statistics on a constituency basis. [119078]
§ Mr. DenhamWe have no plans to develop comprehensive data on a constituency basis. For many sets of health data an analysis by constituency is not possible; sub-national analysis reflects either local or health authority responsibilities as appropriate. An extensive range of local health statistics is available and following consultation on the Social Exclusion Unit's report on 'Better Information' this may be further extended.