HC Deb 12 March 2002 vol 381 cc1029-30W
Dr. Fox

To ask the Secretary of State for Health which officials in his Department are responsible for approving the content of NHS Magazine. [15323]

Ms Blears

I 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.

A wide range of officials approve the content of the NHS magazine depending on the particular areas the articles cover. Ministers do not see the content of the magazine prior to publication.