Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [HL]

I am happy to write a detailed letter explaining the democratic arrangements as they are interpreted for each of the bodies set out in subsection (2). For example, strategic health authorities, which manage the local NHS, are a key link between the Department of Health and the rest of the local health arrangements. They work with local authorities’ overview and scrutiny committees and thus have a democratic link with them. Since April 2003, SHAs have been obliged to consult O&S committees. The DoH asked that SHAs be included along with PCTs, and we have responded to that request. PCTs have trust boards—