HC Deb 26 March 2002 vol 382 cc915-6W
Alan Simpson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the impact of the transfer of responsibilities from health authorities to PCTs on community initiatives and preventive care. [43751]

Mr. Hutton

As part of the transfer of responsibilities from health authorities to primary care trusts all local communities are required to ensure that community initiatives and preventive care are incorporated into Health Improvement Plans and local strategic development plans.