§ Mr. Philip Hollandasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, whether, in accordance with procedures laid down in the Civil Service Department's guide on non-departmental public bodies, he has recently carried out a review to determine whether there is a continuing need for the Health Education Council and to assess its effectiveness; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergThe Health Education Council was reviewed in 1980 in order to increase its effectiveness and to ensure that its health education programmes were in close accord with the health Department's policies and priorities on prevention. The council is due to be reviewed again in 1982 under the procedures set out in the guide to non-departmental public bodies published on 20 October 1981.
§ Mr. Philip Hollandasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether, in accordance with procedures laid down in the Civil Service Department's guide on non-departmental public bodies, he has recently carried out a review to determine whether there is a continuing need for the family fund and to assess its effectiveness; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergA comprehensive review of the family fund carried out in 1979 concluded that it gave an efficient and cost-effective service to families of severely handicapped children in need of support and should be continued, subject to further periodic reviews of its role and work. A further such review is currently being undertaken and I cannot anticipate the outcome.