§ Mr. CannTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what action he has taken since March to establish an independent committee to review the supply and dissemination of information within the services dealing with people in need of treatment; care and control. [34601]
§ Mr. BowisI have been asked to reply.
Following widespread consultation we published on 7 March guidance for the National Health Service—"The Protection and Use of Patient Information Between Agencies". Specific guidance on these matters is also contained in "Building Bridges". Copies of both documents are available in the Library.