Written question asked by Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 24 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 September 1998. It was answered by Baroness Jowell (Labour) on Thursday, 3 September 1998 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will list the task forces and advisory groups composed of independent members which have been set up by his Department since 1st May 1997, indicating in each case (a) their remit, (b) their membership, (c) how many members are (i) scientists, (ii) engineers, (iii) small business people or representatives of small businesses, (d) any remuneration members receive for their services and (e) their budget. - In Library (Dep 98/936). (Holding answer 30 July 1998).

Answer: Mr. Chidgey: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the task forces and advisory groups composed of independent members which have been set up by his Department since 1 May 1997, indicating in each case (a) their remit, (b) their membership, (c) how many members are (i) scientists, (ii) engineers, (iii) small business people or representatives of small businesses, (d) any remuneration members receive for their services and (e) their budget. [53289] Ms Jowell: [holding answer 30 July 1998]: Copies of the information requested have been placed in the Library.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 53289; 317 c878W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Finance Government departments Pay Public appointments Department of Health Task forces Engineers Scientists