§ Mr. Alan HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make a statement on the membership of her technical advisory group on direct payments. [17061]
§ Mr. BowisThis informal group will be a source of practical expertise, to assist the Department in progressing this important issue. The membership may therefore need to vary to reflect the issues being discussed. Its initial membership will include relevant Government Departments, local authorities' associations, social services directors, potential users of direct payments and their representatives.