Written question asked by Tony Wright (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 March 1997. It was answered by Gwilym Jones (Conservative) on Friday, 21 March 1997 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: 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 Citizen's Charter.

Answer: Dr. Wright: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales 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. [21757] Mr. Jones: National health service bodies, as defined by the Cabinet Office, are subject to investigation by the health service commissioner for Wales (ombudsman), and scrutiny by both the Audit Commission and the National Audit Office. The principles of open government are incorporated in the code of practice on openness in the national health service with which all national health service bodies must comply. The principles of the citizen's charter apply to national health service bodies and have been incorporated into the patient's charter. The Welsh Office health department monitors the performance of all national health service bodies in Wales.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 21757; 292 c990W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Accountancy Audit Commission Citizen's Charter Freedom of information Government departments NHS Non-departmental public bodies National Audit Office Standards Welsh Office