§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the(a) national health service trusts, (b) district health authorities and (c) regional health authorities which have (i) commenced or (ii) are about to commence negotiations with community health councils leading to the adoption by regional and district health authorities and trusts of codes of practice on public consultation.
§ Mr. DorrellThis information is not held centrally. NHS trusts are not required to consult directly with community health councils, but have been encouraged to establish informal relations with them. Guidance has been issued to health authorities on the principles of consultation. It is for the regional health authorities and district health authorities themselves to ensure that these principles are adhered to.