§ Dr. Tonge:To ask the Secretary of State for Health what research projects will be conducted in response to the findings of the national consultation on how best to improve choice, responsiveness and equity in the national health service and social care; and if he will make a statement. [141694]
§ Mr. Hutton:On 9 December 2003 the Government published "Building on the Best: Choice, Responsiveness and Equity in the NHS". This strategy document sets out action on how we intend to expand choice for service users. A copy of the document in available in the Library. We are now considering with the national health service and partner organisations how further research might help inform future action.
§ Dr. Tonge:To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he will publish the findings of the national consultation on how best to improve choice, responsiveness and equity in the national health service and social care; and if he will make a statement. [141696]
§ Mr. Hutton:On 9 December 2003, the Government published a strategy paper "Building on the Best; Choice, Responsiveness and Equity in the NHS", which draws out and develops the main themes that emerged from the Choice, Responsiveness and Equity consultation. The document broadly sets out how we will make NHS services more responsive to patients, by offering more choice across the spectrum of healthcare. A copy is available in the Library.