HC Deb 22 May 2003 vol 405 c959W
Mr. Paul Marsden

To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether performance indicators will be included in the Children's National Service Framework to measure outcomes. [114764]

Jacqui Smith

It is intended that the national service framework (NSF) for children, young people and maternity services will contain advice on possible performance indicators to measure outcomes of NSF implementation. These indicators are to be developed by the NSF in conjunction with the Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection.