Written question asked by Ian Gibson (Labour) on Thursday, 28 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 December 2002. It was answered by Hazel Blears (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 December 2002 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what the procedures are for (a) appointing (i) members and (ii) chairpersons of working groups for the HGC and (b) addressing potential conflicts of interest amongst HGC working group members and chairpersons.

Answer: Dr. Gibson: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the procedures are for (a) appointing (i) members and (ii) chairpersons of working groups for the HGC and (b) addressing potential conflicts of interest among HGC working group members and chairpersons. [85288] Ms Blears: The Human Genetics Commission (HGC) establishes working groups and sub-groups in the manner that it sees fit to conduct its work. The precise discussions leading to the creation of groups are a matter of public record and can be found in the minutes of HGC and its business committee. HGC publishes a Register of Members' interests and the chair of HGC expects members to declare relevant interests.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 85288; 396 c297-8W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Conflict of interests Public appointments Human Genetics Commission
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk