HC Deb 10 December 2002 vol 396 cc297-8W
Dr. Gibson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the procedures are for(a) appointing (i) members and (ii) chairpersons of working groups for the HGC and (b) addressing potential conflicts of interest among HGC working group members and chairpersons. [85288]

Ms Blears

The Human Genetics Commission (HGC) establishes working groups and sub-groups in the manner that it sees fit to conduct its work. The precise discussions leading to the creation of groups are a matter of public record and can be found in the minutes of HGC and its business committee.

HGC publishes a Register of Members' interests and the chair of HGC expects members to declare relevant interests.