Written question asked by Derek Twigg (Labour) on Thursday, 14 October 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 October 2010. It was answered by Anne Milton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 October 2010 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Non-departmental Public Bodies

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health pursuant to the statement of 14 October 2010, Official Report, columns 505-06, on public bodies reform, what the functions of the Advisory Group on Hepatitis are; which of these functions are to be retained; and which bodies he proposes to have responsibility for fulfilling these functions.

Answer: The function of the Advisory Group on Hepatitis is to advise the Chief Medical Officers in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on appropriate policies for the prevention and control of viral hepatitis in the community and in health care settings, but excluding advice on the microbiological safety of blood and tissues for transplantation, and of health care equipment.The function of the Advisory Group on Hepatitis will remain unchanged, following its reconstitution into a Departmental/Public Health Service Committee of Experts.Once the change is enacted the Advisory Group on Hepatitis will continue to be responsible for the function but as a Departmental/Public Health Service Committee of Experts.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 18303; 516 c792W
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Public Bodies Reform
Thursday, 14 October 2010
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Subjects: Public bodies Department of Health
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk