§ Mr. FlightTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to review the operation of community health councils; if he will list the areas which are under review; what representations he has received about their(a) role, (b) independence and (c) duties; and if he will make a statement. [17210]
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§ Mr. MilburnNo immediate changes to Community Health Councils are planned. We have received a small number of letters mainly about the role of CHCs in relation to primary care and membership matters. In addition the Association of Community Health Councils for England and Wales has sent to Ministers a copy of its report "Making a Difference".