§ Pete WishartTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many times he has visited Scotland on official duties each year since 2000; and what meetings were held on each occasion. [103606]
§ Mr. LammyMy right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health, had the opportunity to visit Scotland on three occasions during 2000. He addressed the Social Services 2000 Conference and the NHS Confederation Annual Conference and attended a Joint Ministerial Committee meeting.
He has not had the opportunity to visit since, but should a request to do so be received in the Department, he would give it his full consideration.
§ Pete WishartTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans Ministers in the Department have to(a) visit Scotland on official business, (b) announce public appointments and (c) make ministerial announcements in April. [103659]
§ Mr. LammyDepartmental business during the campaign period preceding elections to the Scottish Parliament will be conducted in accordance with the Guidance on Conduct for Civil Servants in the United404W Kingdom Departments, in respect of elections to the Scottish Parliament and National Assembly for Wales, published by the Cabinet Office on 10 March.
There re no current plans in my official diary, or those of my ministerial colleagues, to undertake a visit to Scotland during April.