§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to require general practitioner fundholders to inform their patients of the hospital with whom they have contracted for in-patient services. [2238]
§ Mr. MaloneGeneral practitioner fundholders are already expected to make available to patients at the practice, key information which relates to the management of their fund, including major shifts in purchasing intentions and annual practice plans. The requirement is set out in the "Accountability Framework 601W for GP Fundholding", published in April 1995, copies of which are available in the Library.