§ Mrs. GormanTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what consideration he has given to the code of practice recently published by the Independent Hospitals Association for the conduct of private health screening clinics; and what assessment has been made of the medical qualifications required of the staff.
§ Mr. MellorWe welcome the Independent Hospitals Association's initiative to improve the quality of services in the private sector. We are considering the association's proposals in the light of the White Paper "Working for Patients" and our objectives for improved levels of care and wider patient choice.