§ 13. Linda GilroyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to encourage the role of social and mutual enterprise in community health services. [67276]
§ Ms BlearsWe are actively exploring the contribution that social enterprise can make to Primary Care Trusts' delivery of the Department's aim of a modernised and responsive health service. I hosted a workshop on this which was attended by key stakeholders, including experts from the not for profit sector, universities, trade unions and Government Departments and we will continue to discuss practical steps we can take to encourage full developments.