HC Deb 26 February 1996 vol 272 cc333-4W
Mr. Churchill

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his answer of 8 February,Official Report, column 348, what have been the factors that have led to the delay in the publication of the report by the national review of renal services. [17093]

Mr. Horam

Although the review was completed some time ago, it has taken a considerable time to consider all its implications. It was also necessary to commission additional work to develop a model to predict the changing pattern of need in this area. This is nearly complete and will be published with the purchasing guidance.