Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Health – in the House of Commons am 2:30 pm ar 24 Mawrth 2009.
Dawn Primarolo
Minister of State (Department of Health) (Public Health)
2:30,
24 Mawrth 2009
I absolutely agree with the hon. Gentleman; the report is shocking. The Government are determined to make progress by accepting recommendations previously made to us, by concentrating specifically on care plans, and by working with GPs on identifying issues, early Intervention and providing the correct support. The Minister of State, my hon. Friend Phil Hope, has today clearly indicated our determination to make sure that the very highest standards are available to all those who access our health services.
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