§ Mr. BrakeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how often and when the Independent Review Group meets to consider published scientific information relating to breast implants and health issues; and if he will list its membership. [110097]
§ Mr. DenhamThe Independent Review Group continues to meet twice a year to review any new evidence on possible health risks associated with silicone gel breast implants or the issues relating to pre-operative patient information.
55WThe current members of the Independent Review Group are as follows:
Professor R. D. Sturrock—The McLeod Arthritis Research Campaign Professor of Rheumatology, University of Glasgow (Chairman)Professor J. R. Batchelor—Emeritus Professor of Immunology, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine on the Campus of Hammersmith HospitalDr. J. Evans—Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Derriford Hospital Mrs. V. Harpwood—Senior Lecturer, Cardiff Law School, University of CardiffProfessor D. R. London—Emeritus Professor of Medicine, University of Birmingham; Registrar of the Royal College of PhysiciansMr. T. Milward—Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Leicester Royal InfirmaryMs C. Rayner—Patients AssociationProfessor A. J. Silman—Arthritis Research Campaign Professor of Rheumatic Disease Epidemiology, University of Manchester Medical SchoolProfessor J. P. Sloane—Professor of Pathology, University of LiverpoolDr. J. Evans was suspended from the IRG pending an investigation by Derriford Hospital NHS Trust. She was suspended in order to maintain public confidence in the group and its work pending the results of the investigation.