HC Deb 16 December 1994 vol 251 c837W
Dr. Wright

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security which of the advisory non–departmental public bodies sponsored by his Department (i) hold open meetings, (ii) conduct public consultation exercises, (iii) conduct consultation exercises with outside commercial interests, (iv) publish a register of members' interests (v) publish agendas for meetings and (vi) publish the minutes of meetings; and whether this is in each case(a) under a statutory requirement or (b) voluntary.

Mr. Hague

The information requested is as follows:

  1. (i) None.
  2. (ii) The Social Security Advisory Committee and the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council.
The Disability Living Allowance Advisory Board also frequently consults with medical experts and outside organisations representing disabled people.
  1. All consultations are on a voluntary basis.
  2. (iii) The Social Security Advisory Committee. Again, consultations are on a voluntary basis.
  3. (iv) None.
  4. (v) None.
  5. (vi) None.