§ Mr. SwayneTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what estimate he has made of the costs of establishing the Commission for Health Improvement. [93917]
§ Mr. DenhamThe budget for the Commission for Health Improvement in 1999–2000 is £3 million. This money will be spent on the establishment and early development of the commission and will cover various costs including accommodation, staff recruitment and training, and the development of methodologies.