§ Mr. BarnesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the differences in care and outcome for stroke victims, according to the postal code of their address. [66843]
§ Mr. Hutton[holding answer 25 January 1999]: None. Evidence-based national service frameworks are being developed to ensure consistent access and quality of care right across the country. In December 1998 we announced that the national service framework for older people would include stroke services.