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Mr. Nigel Griffiths
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what assessment he has made of the likely effectiveness of local health councils which are appointed by the health boards they are empowered to monitor.
Mr. Michael Forsyth
The role of health boards is changing. Increasingly they will be concerned with strategic issues and with the procurement of services to meet the health needs of their areas. Councils are likely to concentrate on the services provided. The two roles are mutually compatible and supportive.