HL Deb 04 November 2002 vol 640 cc61-2WA
Baroness:Byford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will introduce an import ban on eggs found to contain salmonella. [HL6002]

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath:

There are no plans to ban the import of eggs into the United Kingdom due to the presence of salmonella. It has long been known that

Lord Clement-Jones

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many full-time equivalent staff they expect the Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health to provide to primary care trust patients' forums. [HL6149]

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath:

The Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health's chair designate and her interim team, along with the department, are still considering potential structures for the organisation of and staffing levels for patients' forums. The assumptions assisting current discussions are around ensuring sufficient support for patients' forums members and effective delivery of the functions of both bodies.