§ Mrs. LaitTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what the original date was for the introduction of the national standard framework for diabetes; what it is now; and if he wilt make a statement. [10447]
§ Jacqui SmithThe Diabetes National Service Framework is due for publication this year. It will be published in two stages—the Diabetes National Service106W Framework Standards this autumn and the Diabetes National Service Framework delivery strategy next summer. This will enable the National Health Service to prepare to plan for implementation from April 2003.