Written question asked by Annabelle Ewing (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 15 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 18 January 2002. It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Friday, 18 January 2002 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, which representatives briefed his Department on devolved Scottish matters in preparation for the EU Health Council in Brussels on 15th November; and on what issues.

Answer: Annabelle Ewing: To ask the Secretary of State for Health which representatives briefed his Department on devolved Scottish matters in preparation for the EU Health Council in Brussels on 15 November; and on what issues. [28682] Yvette Cooper: Scotland's interests were represented at the November Health Council by the United Kingdom delegation led by the Minister of State for Health (Mr. Hutton), who represented all parts of the United Kingdom. There are regular communications between the Department of Health and the Scottish Executive on European Union health matters, but specific discussions are conducted on a confidential basis.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 28682; 378 c545W;378 c541W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Devolved matters Scotland Scottish Executive UK delegations EC Health Council
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk