§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what consultations his Department has had with, and688W what representations he has received from, the Health Ombudsman concerning the proposed abolition of Community Health Councils. [145729]
§ Ms Stuart[holding answer 17 January 2001]The Health Service Commissioner's office has met officials to discuss the proposals in the NHS Plan and the Health and Social Care Bill including proposed abolition of community health councils. As a result, no representations have been received by this Department.