HC Deb 22 July 1997 vol 298 c574W
Mr. Gerrard

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what action he is taking to promote cross-departmental co-operation in the development of the Government's public health strategy. [7950]

Ms Jowell

There is a commitment across Government to improve the overall health of the nation and to share responsibility for the new health strategy for England. We have set up a Cabinet Sub-committee to oversee the new strategy which is chaired by my right hon. Friend the President of the Council and will be attended by Ministers from 13 Government Departments, including myself and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State. I shall also be meeting a range of ministerial colleagues from other Departments as we develop "Our Healthier Nation".