HC Deb 24 January 1994 vol 236 c120W
Mr. Blunkett

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many working parties she has set up since becoming Secretary of State; if she will list them; and if she will provide a breakdown of their cost.

Dr. Mawhinney

Collective discussion involving officials and outside experts, either in a formal or in an ad hoc meeting or series of meetings is an integral part of the way the Department conducts its business.