Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 26 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 July 2002. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 July 2002 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to the Answer of 24th June, Official Report, column 740W, regarding long-term health, if he will invite the (a) Neurological Alliance and (b) Association of British Neurologists to participate in the external reference group; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to the answer of 24 June 2002, Official Report, column 740W, regarding long-term health, if he will invite the (a) Neurological Alliance and (b) Association of British Neurologists to participate in the external reference group; and if he will make a statement. [65127] Jacqui Smith: Nominations for membership of the external reference group (ERG) have been received from a wide range of stakeholders. We will consider these before appointing the group later this year. The multi- disciplinary nature of ERGs is the key to developing national service frameworks that deliver realistic improvements in services so members of the group are expected to be drawn from health and social care professionals and managers, service users and carers, voluntary organisations and representatives from other partner agencies.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 65127; 388 c450W;388 c448W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Chronic illnesses Health services Neurology Neurological Alliance Association of British Neurologists
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