§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the results of the NHS inpatients survey; what plans he has to make changes in policy as a result of the survey; and if he will make a statement. [124794]
Ms Rosie Winterton: The results of the 2002 patient surveys have been compiled into comprehensive national reports, which have been made available widely within the Department. The Department is using these results to monitor progress in delivering its Public Service Agreement target to,'enhance accountability to patients and the public and secure sustained national improvements in patient experience, as measured by independently validated surveys'.