HC Deb 28 March 2000 vol 347 c123W
31. Mr. Martlcw

To ask the Secretary of State for Health when NHS Direct will start to operate in Cumbria. [115180]

Ms Stuart

The White Paper 'The New NHS: Modern, and Dependable" announced the Government's commitment to NHS Direct. At present, NHS Direct covers 65 per cent. of the population. By the end of October this year, the whole of England, including Cumbria, will be covered.