§ Sandra GidleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when he will provide further guidance on the constitution and powers of the proposed patients' forums; and if he will make a statement. [141529]
§ Ms Stuart[holding answer 11 December 2000]: A series of national stakeholder seminars has been held to develop the details of the policy. This is based on the best practice from voluntary organisations and community health councils.
We will disseminate the results at a national event in the new year.