Written question asked by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 May 2004. It was answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 May 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how much was spent on the Patient Information Advisory Group in the last financial year for which figures are available; how many times a year this group is scheduled to meet; and when it last met. - Inc figure.

Answer: Dr. Murrison: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how much was spent on the Patient Information Advisory Group in the last financial year for which figures are available; how many times a year this group is scheduled to meet; and when it last met. [175264] Ms Rosie Winterton: The patient information advisory group spent £150,000 in 2003-04. The group is scheduled to meet four times a year, but has flexibility to meet more frequently if required. The group last met on 28 April 2004.

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