Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation

HC Deb 24 July 2002 vol 389 c1391W

Dr. Gibson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the application to the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation of the open principles of Government. [70249]

Ms Blears

The working practices of the joint committee on vaccination and immunisation (JCVI) have been influenced by the office of science and technology (OST) code of practice for scientific committees. The committee members are aware of the recommendations of the OST code of practice. Lists of members and their declarations of interest, and minutes of meetings are posted on the website at www.doh.gov.uk/jcvi/index.htm members are recruited to the JCVI in line with guidelines laid down by the commissioner for public appointments.