§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services on how many occasions since 1979 the Chief Medical Officer has given his formal advice; on what dates; and on what topics.
§ Mr. HayhoeThe Chief Medical Officer, as the Government's principal medical adviser, provides advice as and when required to Ministers of this and other Government Departments. The Chief Medical Officer's advice to Ministers, like the advice to Ministers of all civil servants, is confidential. The Chief Medical Officer also from time to time gives advice and guidance to the medical profession and the public at large on public health issues.