Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 11 July 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 July 2001. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Thursday, 19 July 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will set out the terms of reference, work programme and schedule for the National Service Framework reviews. - (Holding answer 17 July 2001).

Answer: Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will set out the terms of reference, work programme and schedule for the national service framework reviews. [4081] Mr. Hutton: [holding answer 17 July 2001]: The Commission for Health Improvement (CHI), with the Audit Commission--and Social Services Inspectorate where appropriate--will review the implementation of each national service framework (NSF) at an appropriate time following their publication to allow for a period of early implementation prior to review. NSFs which have already been published are: Mental Health NSF, September 1999; Coronary Heart Disease NSF, March 2000; and Older People NSF, March 2001. The next NSF due to be published in 2001 is the Diabetes NSF. We have announced further NSFs on Renal Services, Children's Services, and Long Term Conditions. CHI will publish details of the broad scope and timing of each review once this has been agreed. CHI and the Audit Commission have already undertaken a review of the implementation of the Calman-Hine/Cameron reports on commissioning cancer services in England and Wales. The report is expected in the autumn.

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