§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the responses to the consultation on the paper, "Faster access to modern treatment", on(a) the composition of the NICE appraisal group and (b) the format of NICE guidance. [95182]
§ Mr. DenhamSome 75 respondents to the discussion paper "Faster access to modern treatment" commented on aspects of the composition of the appraisal group and 25 on the format of the guidance. We are unable to list individual respondents since the invitation to comment did not seek permission for the detailed nature of the responses to be made public.
§ Mr. OatenTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the groups that represent the interests of the disabled that are on the advisory body of the National Institute for Clinical Excellence. [R] [95705]
§ Mr. HuttonThe Partners' Council of the National Institute for Clinical Excellence has representatives from the following eight organisations:
- Association of Community Health Councils for England and Wales
- Carers National Association
- Long Term Medical Conditions Alliance
- Patients Association
- Wales Council for Voluntary Action
- Association of Welsh Community Health Councils
- The Relatives Association
- National Consumer Council.
A further four members of the Partners' Council are patient representatives, chosen for their experience and expertise as either patients or carers. The Institute's board of directors has two non-executive members who have special interest in the needs of carers.