Written question asked by Lord Boswell of Aynho (Conservative) on Monday, 28 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 May 2003. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 May 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether he has responded to the National Asthma Campaign's Ten Point Charter for asthma sufferers. - (Holding answer 6 May 2003).

Answer: Mr. Mike Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will meet the British Asthma Society to discuss the Breath of Fresh Air Charter; and if he will make a statement. [111112] Mr. Tim Boswell: To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether he has responded to the National Asthma Campaign's Ten Point Charter for asthma sufferers. [110659] Jacqui Smith :[holding answer 6 May 2003]: The charter was launched by the National Asthma Campaign on 6 May and sets out ten rights that a person with asthma might expect from the National Health Service. During an adjournment debate on the same day I welcomed the publication of the charter and outlined progress on developing asthma care.

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