HC Deb 19 November 2001 vol 375 cc130-1W
Mr. Laws

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his answer of 1 November 2001,Official Report, column 828W, by what date he expects to complete his review of activity and costs in the private health sector; what plans he has to publish the results of the review; and if he will make a statement. [13485]

Mr. Hutton

[holding answer 14 November 2001]: The survey returns from the national health service are being analysed by statisticians in the Department. I expect to be able to share the results early in the new year.

My answer of 1 November 2001, Official Report, column 828W set out our plans to improve collaboration between the NHS and the private sector.