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Scottish Office

Answer

Dr. Wright: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the national health service bodies sponsored by his Department which are subject to (a) investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration, (b) scrutiny by the Audit Commission, (c) scrutiny by the National Audit Office, (d) statutory provisions for open government, (e) performance indicators and (f) provisions under the citizens charter. [21756] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: National health service bodies in Scotland are subject to investigation by the Health Service Commissioner (Ombudsman), and scrutiny by both the Accounts Commission and the National Audit Office. The principles of open government are incorporated in the code of practice on openness in NHS in Scotland to which all national health service bodies must have regard. The principles of the citizens charter apply to national health service bodies and have been incorporated into the patients charter. The Scottish health service management executive monitors the performance of all national health service bodies in Scotland.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

21756; 292 c994W

Session

1996-97

Subjects

Audit Commission Accounts Commission for Scotland Citizen's Charter Freedom of information NHS Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration National Audit Office Scotland Standards Scottish Office Health Service Commissioner