Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill

That is part of the evolutionary nature of the boards of governors. The relationship between boards of governors and LINks must converge rather than duplicate. We want to see foundation trusts joining LINks and contributing to their research, and vice versa. There must be synergy here; that is common sense. This is something we want the local authorities to urge the host to do. Maybe you could put it in a contract. One of the protocols would be that you were not duplicating the work of people who had other relationships with the sector. That is absolutely right. With regard to the mental health function in particular, since LINks are bringing together social care and health, we will have for the first time a convergence of interests, although I would not say that it will be seamless. It is likely that more consumer interests will overlap in relation to mental health than in other parts of the health and social care services. It is possible that giving LINks powers to enter and view, particularly when it comes to mental health, will bring a slightly different dimension to it. I do not know; I will leave that for the noble Baroness to think about. The noble Baroness has made a very powerful contribution. As I said, we do not intend that anyone undertake this role without the right skills and training, or if they cannot learn from the best experience. We have not finalised all the details. We will be looking at this in relation to regulations on which we will consult. There is certainly time to tease out some of these implications. Clause 225 agreed to. Clause 226 [Local involvement networks: referrals of social care matters]: [Amendment No. 238AA not moved.] Clause 226 agreed to. Clause 227 [Local involvement networks: annual reports]: