HC Deb 22 March 2001 vol 365 cc353-4W
Mr. Drew

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the setting of staffing levels in nursing, with particular reference to the DRAGON method. [153792]

Mr. Denham

[holding answer 16 March 2001]Staffing levels in nursing are a matter for local determination. The Department has not made an assessment of the DRAGON method.