Health For All 2000

HC Deb 26 May 1989 vol 153 c786W

Mr. Leighton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether he instructed the Health Education Authority to cease work on the community participation aspect of Health For All 2000; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mellor

I refer the hon. Member to my replies to the hon. Member for Islington, North (Mr. Corbyn) on 24 April at column382.

Mr. Leighton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what advice he has given, or he intends to give, to local authorities on achieving the targets set in the Health For All 2000 programme.

Mr. Mellor

The Health For All targets have attracted considerable publicity, but we consider it is for health authorities, local authorities and other public bodies to determine how far the targets should be reflected in their plans and priorities.