Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Friday, 18 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 April 2005. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 April 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will list the responsibilities of the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) which are not due to be merged into the Healthcare Commission in the proposals announced with the Budget; what estimate he has made of the likely change in (a) costs and (b) jobs arising from the merger; what the duties of staff employed by the CSCI are; and which duties are likely to be merged into the Healthcare Commission.

Answer: Tim Loughton: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the responsibilities of the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) which are not due to be merged into the Healthcare Commission in the proposals announced with the Budget; what estimate he has made of the likely change in (a) costs and (b) jobs arising from the merger; what the duties of staff employed by the CSCI are; and which duties are likely to be merged into the Healthcare Commission. [223550] Dr. Ladyman: Subject to further review, we expect the duties of both commissions to remain in place after the merger takes effect. Those duties are as set out in the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003. The merger will allow a reduction in costs through more efficient administrative arrangements. The detailed staffing and financial implications will be considered as part of the process of planning and implementation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c1435W;432 c1431W; 223550
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Costs Job creation Mergers Staff Vacancies Healthcare Commission Commission for Social Care Inspection
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk