§ Mr. BarronTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what guidance he has issued, and when, to NHS personnel on the declaration of conflicts of interest. [22742]
§ Mr. MaloneGuidance on standards of business conduct for NHS staff, including conflicts of interest, was issued in HSG(93)5 on 18 January 1993. On 9 August 1995 the chief executive of the NHS executive wrote to all NHS employers re-emphasising the need for NHS bodies to follow the NHS regulatory framework and observe the codes of conduct and accountability. Executive letter (96)12 issued on 16 February 1996 again reminded NHS employers of the importance of avoiding potential conflicts of interest. Copies of these documents are available in the Library.