§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to improve liaison between health and social services, with special reference to measures arising from the death of Victoria Climbié. [159840]
§ Dr. LadymanThe children's national service framework will set out a vision for services that are integrated around the needs of the child and will emphasise the importance of joint working across the fields of education, health and social services.
I also refer the hon. Member to the publication, by my hon. Friend the Minister for Children, on Tuesday 4 March of "Every Child Matters: Next Steps" and the Children Bill. These include a range of measures, which will transform relationships between frontline professionals, including doctors, nurses, teachers and social workers.