HC Deb 25 March 2002 vol 382 c784W
Dr. Evan Harris

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what percentage of services have been reviewed in line with Government policy in the handbook "Better Quality Services" since September 1999. [45726]

Ms Blears

The Department has reviewed approximately 25 per cent. of its services and activities since September 1999 in line with Government policy in the handbook "Better Quality Services" (BQS).

However, since March 2001 specific BQS activity has been overtaken by a fundamental review of the Department, which covered all its services and activities.

This has been carried out in the spirit of BQS in line with Government policy and has generated a programme of change that focuses on our delivery contract and aims to improve efficiency and effectiveness.