§ 20. Mr. CorbettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will consult with health authorities on the role of school medical services in improving the health of children and young people. [85017]
§ Mr. HuttonOur agenda for improving the health of the population recognises the need to focus attention on children's mental, physical and emotional health care needs. The school medical services will have a major role to play. We are introducing many important policy initiatives which will depend on effective health service input to schools and nurseries; these include the "Healthy Schools" initiative, "Sure Start" and "Quality Protects". Health authorities and other key players will, of course, be consulted.