§ Adam PriceTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what discussion he has had with his counterpart at the National Assembly for Wales, concerning the development of a national strategy to deal with arthritis in Wales. [6430]
§ Jacqui SmithI apologise to the hon. Member for the delay in responding to this question. I refer him to the reply that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State gave my hon. Friend the Member for Blackpool, North and Fleetwood (Mrs. Humble) on 5 March 2002,Official Report, column 192W.
The National Assembly for Wales is responsible for health matters in Wales. Department of Health officials continue to work with officials in the National Assembly for Wales generally on the development of health strategies.