§ Lord Morris of Manchesterasked Her Majesty's Government:
What steps the Shadow Health Professions Council has taken or will be taking to assert the primacy of the state registered members of the allied health professions; and [HL718]
What steps the Shadow Health Professions Council has taken to set minimum standards of competence; and [HL719]
What steps the Shadow Health Professions Council has taken to establish the duties and responsibilities attaching to its lay members. [HL720]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath)We understand that these are among the matters that the shadow council is currently considering. It is for it to develop and consult on its policies.