HC Deb 23 November 1999 vol 339 c94W
32. Mr. Pound

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the future role of private health care. [98957]

35. Mr. Purchase

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the private health care market. [98960]

Ms Stuart

We are committed to continuing to develop and modernise the National Health Service to provide the best possible care. However, private care will be available for those who choose to use it and will be properly regulated. The Department does not collect information on the private health care market.