HC Deb 10 March 1994 vol 239 cc377-8W
Mrs. Fyfe

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if any health board or trust within any board area has plans to put community nursing out to compulsory competitive tender, or privatise this service by any other means.

Mr. Stewart

[holding answer 8 March 1994]: My right hon. Friend is not aware of any plans by health boards or NHS trusts to market test or privatise community nursing services. No proposals have been made to him or officials.