Joint Ministerial Committee on Health

HC Deb 28 June 2000 vol 352 cc559-60W

13. Mr. Edwards

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the Joint Ministerial Committee on Health which met on Friday 16 June. [126706]

Mr. Paul Murphy

The purpose of the Joint Ministerial Committee on Health was to provide an opportunity for all parts of the UK to share ideas and best practices.

I know that everyone has found the exchange of experiences a useful tool for putting together plans for the future.

Following the three meetings held so far I understand that Jane Hutt, the Assembly Health and Social Services Secretary will be making a statement to the National Assembly for Wales in July on progress in improving the NHS in Wales and her plans for further action.