§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many times the Wilson Review Committee on NHS Complaints Procedures has met; and how many further meetings are planned prior to publication of the committee's report.
§ Dr. MawhinneyWe understand that the complaints review committee has met four times and that Professor Wilson and his colleagues plan further meetings before they submit their report to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State.
§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when she expects to publish the report of the Review Committee on NHS Complaints Procedures; and what will be the status of that report.
§ Dr. MawhinneyMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has asked Professor Wilson and his independent review committee to make recommendations at the turn of the year. The recommendations and publication will be considered at that time.