§ Sir David PriceTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans exist for monitoring standards of care within national health service trusts.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyDistrict health authorities and fund-holding GPs, as purchasers of services, will set quality standards as part of their contracts with hospitals and other units, whether NHS trusts or directly managed units. Community health councils will continue to have access to trusts within their area of responsibility.