§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what guidance he will issue regarding the Commission for Social Care Inspection and the Audit Commission co-operating with each other with respect to the exercise of their respective functions under Clause 79 of the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill. [122928]
§ Dr. LadymanThe Commission for Social Care Inspection and the Audit Commission are expected to co-operate effectively in the exercise of their respective functions. In the event that this is not the case, the Secretary of State will use the power to give them guidance, to the extent necessary in the circumstances.