HC Deb 01 April 2004 vol 419 c1666W
Dr. Evan Harris

To ask the Secretary of State for Health when the quality and outcomes framework of the General Medical Services contract will be subject to review. [164900]

Mr. Hutton

An independent, United Kingdom-wide review group will be established by the end of this year and will review the quality and outcomes framework (QOF) from then. This will be an ongoing process. Any changes to the QOF of the new general medical services contract will be negotiated and agreed between the NHS Confederation and the British Medical Association.