Written question asked by Richard Taylor (Independent (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 29 January 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 January 2008. It was answered by Ann Keen (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 February 2008 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Local Involvement Networks

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make it his policy to ensure members of local involvement networks are paid appropriate expenses by the host.

Answer: It will be for each local involvement network (LINk) to determine its own policy regarding payment and reimbursement. However, we will remind LINks and host organisations that the Department's 'Reward and Recognition' document, provides a useful guide for service providers, users and carers on the principles and practice of service user payment and reimbursement in health and social care.A copy of the document is available in the Library and also on the Department's website at:"www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_4138523"

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