§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the work of the Reference Group in respect of structural arrangements in the NHS as they affect(a) midwives, (b) nurses and (c) health visitors. [124446]
§ Mr. DenhamThe Reference Group will ensure that key stakeholders (including Professional, National Health Service and Consumer interests) have an opportunity to inform the development of proposals to establish a new regulatory body for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors prior to statutory public consultation.