§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when he expects to announce his proposals to clarify the new role of the community health councils; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyMy right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State laid regulations on 6 July which amended the Community Health Councils Regulations 1985. The Department will be issuing revised guidance on these and related matters to the health service shortly.