§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will ensure that Bradford community health council and other community health councils receive free copies of the two documents referred to in his Department's press release, issued on 29 September, ref: 89/417; and if he will further ensure that community health councils continue to receive free copies of such documents.
§ Mr. FreemanThe two documents referred to in the press release gave detailed guidance to health service managers on certain aspects of proposals set out in "Working for Patients". It was not felt that the material needed to be brought to the attention of all CHCs, although the association of CHCs in England and Wales was sent copies. In view of Bradford CHC's interest in these particular documents I have arranged for it to receive copies. Decisions on the distribution of further documents to CHCs will be made in the light of their contents.