§ Mrs. BeckettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what is her assessment of the effect of the introduction of GP fundholding on the need for administration within the NHS; [21750]
(2) what is her assessment of the effect of the introduction of the internal market on the need for administration within the NHS. [21749]
§ Mr. MaloneThe national health service reforms have strengthened the management of the NHS and have led to a rise in activity, a fall in waiting times and a rise in consumer satisfaction.