§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will ensure that all NHS health authorities follow the best practice and highest standards which any one authority attains; if he will require that they regard the standards set out in his Department's guidance HSG(95)8 in February 1995 as the minimum acceptable standards; and if he will make a statement. [9153]
§ Mr. BowisHealth authorities are expected to implement fully the requirements set out in HSG(95)8. The details of our arrangements to monitor the implementation of this guidance were set out in a letter to health authorities and local authorities which was issued on 17 August 1995. Copies of the letter are available in the Library.