§ Mr. Alan SimpsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will take steps to allow community health councils to represent those residents of nursing homes who are not funded by the NHS. [52240]
§ Ms JowellCommunity health councils' role is to represent the interests in the health service of the public (including the residents of nursing homes whether or not they are funded by the National Health Service) in their districts. We have no plans to extend community health councils' role to represent the public's interest in non NHS funded services or care.