Written question asked by Paul Marsden (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 12 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 December 2002. It was answered by Hazel Blears (Labour) on Thursday, 19 December 2002 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will list the dates since 1997 when he and his officials have met representatives of homeless charities and voluntary organisations to discuss the health needs of homeless people.

Answer: Mr. Paul Marsden: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the dates since 1997 when he and his officials have met representatives of homeless charities and voluntary organisations to discuss the health needs of homeless people. [87446] Ms Blears: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and officials have had numerous meetings with charitable and voluntary organisations since his appointment in October 1999. These meetings have discussed a range of topics including health issues which affect homeless people.

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