§ 24. Mr. George HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he last met representatives of the Northern Ireland health boards to discuss health provision.
§ Mr. NeedhamMy noble Friend Lord Skelmersdale last met board chairmen on 13 June and has had regular meetings with other representatives of the board. His discussions with them have covered a wide range of issues dealing with the policy and management of the health and personal social services, including progress on the reforms in "Working for Patients" and the proposals in "People First" to achieve improved provision of community care.