§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to provide for(a) the Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection and (b) the Commission for Social Care Inspection to monitor rural standards as part of their inspection regime. [129358]
§ Ms Rosie WintertonThe Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection (CHAI) will monitor the provision of health care and the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) will monitor the provision of social care in all localities, including rural areas as part of their function.
It will be for CHAI and CSCI to decide, as independent bodies, whether they choose to carry out particular work that relates only to rural areas, or a specific geographic area.