Children's National Service Framework

Mr. Paul Marsden
To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether targets to improve the treatment of specific common conditions will be included in the Children's National Service Framework. [114765]

Jacqui Smith
The Children's National Service Framework will set out standards for a wide range of children's and young people's services. Rather than  address specific conditions and related targets, the standards are likely to outline what support should be available to children and their parents in managing a range of conditions and problems. This will emphasise the promotion of evidence-based clinical guidelines and will provide examples of good practice.