Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 5 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 July 2004. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Thursday, 15 July 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, who the members are of each task group for the Choosing Health consultation; and what the criteria are for membership of each group. (Letter in Library Dep 04/1444).

Answer: Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health who the members are of each task group for the Choosing Health consultation; and what the criteria are for membership of each group. [182726] Miss Melanie Johnson: The membership of each task group brought together a mix of invited stakeholders, covering public/consumer interests, examples of leading edge practice, people representative of the various settings and organisations under consideration in the consultation, and others with relevant expertise. Each task group was also supported by officials from the Department and other relevant Government Departments, and by regional directors of public health. In line with data protection provisions, a copy of the list of all the members who have agreed to their details being disclosed has been placed in the Library.

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